The average train between Bologna and La Rochelle takes 20h 53m and the fastest train takes 19h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 Bologna and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
Bologna to La Rochelle train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to La Rochelle train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Bologna to La Rochelle train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and La Rochelle is 992.9 km. The road distance is 1,551 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to La Rochelle Ville via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 19m.