The average train between Ghent and La Rochelle takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 Ghent and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Ghent to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Ghent to La Rochelle train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Ghent and La Rochelle is 650.4 km. The road distance is 764 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Rochelle Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 35m.