Rennes to La Rochelle by train
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Overview: trains from Rennes to La Rochelle
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Rennes to La Rochelle train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Rennes to La Rochelle by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Rennes to La Rochelle take around 3 hours and 32 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 221 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Rennes is scheduled to depart at around 05:33. The last departure is usually at around 18:35 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Rennes at around 06:19, with the last train leaving at around 18:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$70.85.
We think any time is a great time to visit La Rochelle, 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 La Rochelle.
Is there a direct train from Rennes to La Rochelle?
The journey between Rennes and La Rochelle usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Rennes to La Rochelle every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Rennes to La Rochelle?
The Rennes to La Rochelle train travel takes about 3 hours and 32 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Rennes to La Rochelle train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to La Rochelle leaving Rennes at around 05:33 and the last train leaving at around 18:35 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Rennes at around 06:19, with the final departure at 18:35.
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Other train journeys to La Rochelle
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- From Bordeaux to La Rochelle From CA$22.75
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to La Rochelle From CA$86.45
- From Angoulême to La Rochelle From CA$72.80
- From Nantes to La Rochelle From CA$2.60
- From Lille to La Rochelle From CA$65.00
- From Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to La Rochelle From CA$40.95
- From Saintes to La Rochelle From CA$14.95
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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 Saintes From CA$15.60
- From La Rochelle to Rochefort From CA$8.45
- From La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon From CA$18.20
- From La Rochelle to Niort From CA$18.20
- From La Rochelle to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps From CA$40.30
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