The average train between Saumur and La Rochelle takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Saumur to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Saumur and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saumur is at 10:08 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 6m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Saumur to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Saumur to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saumur station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Nantes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Saumur to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Saumur and La Rochelle is 146.8 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Saumur to La Rochelle Ville via Nantes in around 3h 48m.