The average train between Penzance and La Rochelle takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 Penzance and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 8m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Penzance to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Penzance to La Rochelle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and La Rochelle is 546.9 km. The road distance is 1,410 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 58m.