The average train between Lorient and La Rochelle takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient 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 3 times a day between Lorient and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:14 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lorient 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 Lorient to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Lorient to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Lorient to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lorient and La Rochelle is 243.8 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 4h 31m.