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Paris to La Rochelle by train
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Cheapest Price US$12.00
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30 days in advance US$67.00
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7 days in advance US$135.00
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First train06:44
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Last train20:27
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 26m
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Distance399 kilometres
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Trains per day73
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Avg. journey time2hr 57m
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Train operators
Travelling from Paris to La Rochelle by train
Want to know how to get from Paris to La Rochelle by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Paris to La Rochelle take around 2 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 399 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Paris is scheduled to depart at around 06:44. The last departure is usually at around 20:27. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 73 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$12.00.
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 Paris to La Rochelle?
Yes, there is a direct train from Paris to La Rochelle.
How long does it take to travel from Paris to La Rochelle?
The Paris to La Rochelle train travel takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Paris to La Rochelle train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to La Rochelle leaving Paris at around 06:44 and the last train leaving at around 20:27. This is the same at the weekend.
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TGV
It is a very easy journey by train from Paris to La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast of France. It’s a journey which is hugely popular with Parisiennes who in mid-summer swap city life for a spell by the sea. And it's a mark of the enduring popularity of La Rochelle that much improved train services from Paris to the resort town were launched in July 2017.
At times when there is no convenient TGV direct from Paris to La Rochelle, additional connections are possible with an extra change of trains at Poitiers, but this is often more expensive than the direct train.
Paris to La Rochelle-Ville
There are high-speed TGVs each day from Paris Montparnasse to La Rochelle. The train journey starts with an impressive high-speed dash, with most trains covering the first 218 km in less than an hour. The train then follows a new high-speed line, just opened in July 2017, running south from Tours. It branches off near Poitiers from where the train takes a traditional railway line to the coast.
A very occasional seasonal service (just twice-weekly) links Paris to La Rochelle in a record-breaking time of just two-and-a-half hours. Services on this route make between one and four intermediate stops on the journey. These TGV services all run to la Rochelle Ville station, just a 12-minute walk from the Vieux Port in the heart of La Rochelle.