The average train between Pau and La Rochelle takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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 every 4 hours between Pau and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, 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 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pau to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Pau to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
Book your Pau to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pau and La Rochelle is 323.3 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Pau to La Rochelle via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 5h 29m.