The average train between La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 57m • 2 changes

5h 54m • 2 changes

5h 45m • 2 changesArrives next day


15h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port? 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at St Jean Pied De Port station via Bordeaux St Jean station and Bayonne station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Jean Pied De Port station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 333.7 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Jean Pied De Port via Bordeaux St Jean and Bayonne in around 7h 26m.