The average train between Cádiz and La Rochelle takes 28h 30m and the fastest train takes 26h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Cádiz 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 Cádiz and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cádiz is at 1:10 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 7:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 28h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cádiz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cádiz station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
Cádiz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cadiz station.
Cádiz to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Cádiz to La Rochelle train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cádiz and La Rochelle is 1,153.5 km. The road distance is 2,094 km.
You can take a train from Cadiz to La Rochelle Ville via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 19h 16m.