Stations, lines & trains
Travel by train
Easily accessible by TGV ((high-speed trains), Intercités, or TER, La Rochelle puts rail travel at the heart of its lifestyle. From the historic downtown station to La Rochelle Porte Dauphine, every train leads to the sea… and beyond. Whether you’re arriving from Paris or Poitiers, or exploring Châtelaillon-Plage or La Jarrie, the train is a smooth and eco-friendly way to discover the area. Onboard services and local connections make every journey effortless. Bonus: With the La Rochelle Océan Pass, your getaway dreams speed up even more.
Gateways to a sustainable area
The stations of La Rochelle
Just a few steps from the city centre, the majestic La Rochelle Ville station welcomes TGV, Intercités, and TER in a listed building filled with natural light. Its ideal location makes it easy to walk, cycle, or hop on a bus to reach the Old Port.
More discreet, La Rochelle Porte Dauphine station offers a peaceful alternative in the city’s North area. Served by TER trains, it charms visitors with its quiet atmosphere, historic stonework, and proximity to the Porte Dauphine, a 17th-century monument.
Two complementary faces of a region where train travel rhymes with slow mobility and quality of life.
Getting around the urban area by train
Thanks to TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine, several towns in the La Rochelle area are just minutes away:
- Angoulins-sur-Mer – La Rochelle Ville: 8 min
- Aytré Plage – La Rochelle Ville: 5 min
- Châtelaillon-Plage – La Rochelle Ville: 15 min
- La Jarrie – La Rochelle Ville: 17 min
Beyond: Niort, Poitiers, Rochefort, Saintes, Angoulême, Royan, Surgères, Fouras, Oléron Island.
Explore smart with La Rochelle Océan Pass
Did you know?
With the Océan Pass, your TER trips to local towns and nearby cities are included, along with Yélo buses, the ferry, the sea bus, 10 regional coach lines, and entry to many museums and attractions.
Coming to La Rochelle by TGV or Intercités
Paris, Bordeaux, Nantes, Poitiers, Niort, Saintes: La Rochelle is easy to reach by train:
- Paris – La Rochelle: 2h30 to 4h (61 kg CO₂ saved vs. car)
- Bordeaux – La Rochelle: 2h30 to 3h30 (25 kg CO₂ saved vs. car)
- Nantes – La Rochelle: 2h (19 kg CO₂ saved vs. car)
Services
Nearby services
Within 1 km of the station: cafés, bike rentals, luggage storage, and public transport connections.
Travel light, explore freely
Luggage storage
Need to drop off your bags to enjoy La Rochelle hands-free? Here you’ll find all the luggage storage options available, whether for a few hours or a full day, at the station or in the city centre.
