The average train between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire. 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-Nazaire. 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 Saint-Nazaire at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at St Nazaire station via Nantes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Nazaire station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Nazaire is 147.9 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to St Nazaire via Nantes in around 2h 37m.