The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and La Rochelle takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián 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 every 4 hours between Donostia / San Sebastián and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 10:45 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaia and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Donostia / San Sebastián 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.
No, there is no direct train from Donostia / San Sebastián to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to La Rochelle train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Hendaye station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to La Rochelle train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and La Rochelle is 323 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to La Rochelle Ville via Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 45m.