The average train between Pau and La Rochelle takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 4 times a day between Pau and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:07 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 34m • 1 change
5h 4m • 1 change
6h 7m • 1 change
5h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Pau 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 Pau to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Bordeaux St Jean station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Pau to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
Pau to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Pau and La Rochelle is 323.3 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Pau to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 37m.