The average train between La Rochelle and Vendée takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Vendée. 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 Vendée. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Vendée at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 50m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

2h 54m • 1 change
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10h 57m • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change

3h 32m • 1 change

2h 54m • 1 change
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10h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Vendée. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Vendée station via La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
La Rochelle to Vendée train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Vendée train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
The distance between La Rochelle and Vendée is 54.5 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m.