The average train between Besançon and La Rochelle takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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 twice daily between Besançon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Besançon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Besançon and La Rochelle is 559.7 km. The road distance is 650 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 58m.