Cardiff to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and La Rochelle takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

10h 7m
Duration: 1,155 km
Distance: €400
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

9h 44m

€328–554

Cardiff to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:18 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
18h 8m • 4 changes
8:22 PM → 3:17 PM
Arrives next day
17h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 8:10 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 9:21 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 11:28 PM
8h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:19 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:19 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:23 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:23 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 9:21 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:09 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:18 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:27 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 44m.

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