Saintes to La Rochelle by train
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Travelling from Saintes to La Rochelle by train
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The fastest trains from Saintes to La Rochelle take around 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 61 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Saintes is scheduled to depart at around 07:11. The last departure is usually at around 21:44 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Saintes at around 06:31, with the last train leaving at around 21:54. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 65 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$11.50.
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 Saintes to La Rochelle?
Yes, there is a direct train from Saintes to La Rochelle.
How long does it take to travel from Saintes to La Rochelle?
The Saintes to La Rochelle train travel takes about 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Saintes to La Rochelle train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to La Rochelle leaving Saintes at around 07:11 and the last train leaving at around 21:44 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Saintes at around 06:31, with the final departure at 21:54.
Other train journeys from Saintes
Other train journeys to La Rochelle
- From London to La Rochelle From US$389.50
- From Paris to La Rochelle From US$12.00
- From Poitiers to La Rochelle From US$18.00
- From Bordeaux to La Rochelle From US$17.50
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to La Rochelle From US$66.50
- From Angoulême to La Rochelle From US$56.00
- From Nantes to La Rochelle From US$2.00
- From Lille to La Rochelle From US$50.00
- From Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to La Rochelle From US$31.50
- From Barcelona to La Rochelle From US$283.00
- From Marseille to La Rochelle From US$250.00
- From Montpellier to La Rochelle From US$81.50
- From Charleroi Sud to La Rochelle From US$159.00
- From Caen to La Rochelle From US$50.50
- From Fontenay le Comte to La Rochelle From US$11.24
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- From La Rochelle to Poitiers From US$18.00
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- From La Rochelle to Paris From US$87.00
- From La Rochelle to Lille From US$51.00
- From La Rochelle to Bordeaux From US$2.00
- From La Rochelle to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport From US$107.50
- From La Rochelle to Nantes From US$13.50
- From La Rochelle to Rochefort From US$6.50
- From La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon From US$14.00
- From La Rochelle to Niort From US$14.00
- From La Rochelle to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps From US$31.00
- From La Rochelle to Charleroi Sud From US$146.00
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