The average train between La Rochelle and Le Puy-en-Velay takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Le Puy-en-Velay. 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 La Rochelle and Le Puy-en-Velay. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Le Puy-en-Velay at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Poitiers and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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11h 2m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Le Puy-en-Velay? 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 La Rochelle to Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Le Puy-en-Velay station via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
La Rochelle to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Book your La Rochelle to Le Puy-en-Velay train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between La Rochelle and Le Puy-en-Velay is 411.1 km. The road distance is 1,029 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Le Puy En Velay via Poitiers, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 9h 54m.