The average train between La Rochelle and Alençon takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Alençon. 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 La Rochelle and Alençon. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Alençon at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 43m • 2 changes


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6h 44m • 2 changes


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11h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Alençon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Alençon station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
La Rochelle to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Alencon station.
Book your La Rochelle to Alençon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Alençon is 269.5 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Alencon via Nantes and Le Mans in around 4h 44m.