Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle Trains

Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne 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.

11h 8m
Duration: 944 km
Distance: €219
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Antony

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Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain Tgv
Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

7h 49m

€160–282

Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Saint-Étienne and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 10:20 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:20 PM → 11:20 AM
Arrives next day
18h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:58 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:20 AM
Arrives next day
18h • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:58 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
17h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:26 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:52 AM
Arrives next day
18h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:52 AM
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19h 32m • 3 changes
10:20 PM → 12:26 PM
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15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 50m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
5:20 PM → 11:20 AM
Arrives next day
18h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:58 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne 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.

Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle trains

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Train via Antony

Saint-Étienne to La Rochelle train times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:20 PM → 11:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:58 PM

10:20 AM → 8:50 PM

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM

5:20 PM → 11:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:58 PM

10:20 AM → 8:50 PM

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM

5:20 PM → 11:17 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:26 PM

10:20 AM → 8:50 PM

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM

5:20 PM → 11:52 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM

5:20 PM → 11:52 AMArrives next day

10:20 PM → 12:26 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:10 PM

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM

5:20 PM → 11:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:58 PM

10:20 AM → 8:50 PM

3:20 PM → 10:24 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and La Rochelle, France?

Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv

Train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers

Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville

Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roanne

Train from Roanne to St Pierre Des Corps

Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv

Train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers

Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville

Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville

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Train trips from Saint-Étienne

Train trips to La Rochelle

Alternative transport options

5:20 PM → 11:20 AM
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5:20 PM → 11:20 AM
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5:20 PM → 11:17 AM
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5:20 PM → 11:52 AM
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5:20 PM → 11:52 AM
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10:20 PM → 12:26 PM
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5:20 PM → 11:20 AM
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