The average train between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and La Rochelle takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is at 6:25 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bayonne and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Jean Pied De Port station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Bayonne station and Bordeaux St Jean station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Jean Pied De Port station.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle station.
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The distance between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and La Rochelle is 333.7 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from St Jean Pied De Port to La Rochelle via Bayonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 7h 28m.