The average train between Lens and La Rochelle takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to La Rochelle. 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 5 times a day between Lens and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lens to La Rochelle? 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 Lens to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Lens to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Lens to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Lens and La Rochelle is 558.5 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Lens to La Rochelle Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 31m.