The average train between Châteaubriant and La Rochelle takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Châteaubriant 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 3 times a day between Châteaubriant and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Châteaubriant is at 5:13 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Rennes and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 37m • 2 changes


6h 46m • 2 changes


8h 41m • 2 changes


7h 35m • 2 changes


5h 37m • 2 changes


6h 46m • 2 changes


8h 41m • 2 changes


7h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Châteaubriant to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Châteaubriant station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Châteaubriant to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateaubriant station.
Châteaubriant to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Châteaubriant to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Châteaubriant and La Rochelle is 173.9 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Chateaubriant to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes and Nantes in around 5h 48m.