La Rochelle to Poitiers by train
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Travelling from La Rochelle to Poitiers by train
Want to know how to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from La Rochelle to Poitiers take around 1 hour and 18 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 123 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving La Rochelle is scheduled to depart at around 05:39. The last departure is usually at around 19:51 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave La Rochelle at around 05:39, with the last train leaving at around 21:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 64 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$23.40.
We think any time is a great time to visit Poitiers, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Poitiers.
Is there a direct train from La Rochelle to Poitiers?
Yes, there is a direct train from La Rochelle to Poitiers.
How long does it take to travel from La Rochelle to Poitiers?
The La Rochelle to Poitiers train travel takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the La Rochelle to Poitiers train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Poitiers leaving La Rochelle at around 05:39 and the last train leaving at around 19:51 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves La Rochelle at around 05:39, with the final departure at 21:55.
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- From La Rochelle to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport From CA$139.75
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- From La Rochelle to Tours From CA$113.75
Other train journeys to Poitiers
- From London to Poitiers From CA$473.85
- From Paris to Poitiers From CA$61.75
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Poitiers From CA$111.15
- From Limoges to Poitiers From CA$87.75
- From Lille to Poitiers From CA$47.45
- From Bordeaux to Poitiers From CA$37.70
- From Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Poitiers From CA$24.05
- From Angoulême to Poitiers From CA$15.60
- From Niort to Poitiers From CA$15.60
- From Marne-la-Vallée to Poitiers From CA$102.05
- From Tours to Poitiers From CA$27.30
- From Massy to Poitiers From CA$34.45
- From Ruffec to Poitiers From CA$15.60
- From Lyon to Poitiers From CA$117.00
- From Chatellerault to Poitiers From CA$14.30
Other train journeys from Poitiers
- From Poitiers to London From CA$157.95
- From Poitiers to Paris From CA$53.95
- From Poitiers to Lille From CA$62.40
- From Poitiers to Limoges From CA$83.20
- From Poitiers to Niort From CA$15.60
- From Poitiers to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps From CA$24.05
- From Poitiers to Bordeaux From CA$31.85
- From Poitiers to Angoulême From CA$15.60
- From Poitiers to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport From CA$86.45
- From Poitiers to Tours From CA$29.25
- From Poitiers to Marne-la-Vallée From CA$50.70
- From Poitiers to Chatellerault From CA$7.80
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