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Musée national de la Marine
Naval museum beside the Corderie Royale with models, tools and displays on the former royal arsenal and seafaring life.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Rochelle to Rochefort is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Rochelle to Rochefort will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 21 trains from La Rochelle to Rochefort, including 21 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from La Rochelle to Rochefort run on average 17 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 19m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 22:08 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from La Rochelle to Rochefort.
The table below shows live departures for La Rochelle to Rochefort trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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F15 (864011) | 17:10 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h36 | 17:46 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
F15 (864011) | 17:17 La Rochelle station | 0h29 | 17:46 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
3835 | On time 17:50 La Rochelle station | 0h20 | 18:10 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864761) | 18:09 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h36 | 18:45 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864761) | 18:18 La Rochelle station | 0h27 | 18:45 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864763) | 18:48 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h35 | 19:23 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864763) | 18:56 La Rochelle station | 0h27 | 19:23 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
F15 (864013) | 19:10 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h36 | 19:46 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
F15 (864013) | 19:17 La Rochelle station | 0h29 | 19:46 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
3837 | On time 19:43 La Rochelle station | 0h20 | 20:03 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864765) | 20:18 La Rochelle station | 0h28 | 20:46 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864767) | 21:56 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h34 | 22:30 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864767) | 22:03 La Rochelle station | 0h27 | 22:30 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
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L15 (864751) | 8:05 La Rochelle station | 0h29 | 8:34 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864753) | 8:36 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h37 | 9:13 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (864753) | 8:44 La Rochelle station | 0h29 | 9:13 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
3831 | 9:32 La Rochelle station | 0h22 | 9:54 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
D15 (448807) | 9:45 La Rochelle station | 0h40 | 10:25 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (448757) | 12:30 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 1h04 | 13:34 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L15 (448757) | 12:39 La Rochelle station | 0h55 | 13:34 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
F15 (448607) | 15:00 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 1h04 | 16:04 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
F15 (448607) | 15:09 La Rochelle station | 0h55 | 16:04 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
D15 (864811) | 16:27 La Rochelle station | 0h21 | 16:48 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L16 (864625) | 16:47 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 0h35 | 17:22 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
L16 (864625) | 16:54 La Rochelle station | 0h28 | 17:22 Rochefort station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Naval museum beside the Corderie Royale with models, tools and displays on the former royal arsenal and seafaring life.
Museum dedicated to medicine at sea, showing surgical instruments, shipboard care and the role of naval doctors.
House museum exploring writer Pierre Loti's life and collections through guided visits to his restored family home.
Historic riverside arsenal district with major sights, lawns and maritime buildings, ideal for an easy walk in Rochefort.
Large landscaped garden in the centre with lawns, shaded paths and a relaxed setting near the main heritage sites.
Main square framed by elegant buildings and cafés, a practical stop for architecture, people-watching and local atmosphere.
Oysters from nearby Marennes-Oléron are prized for their refined, slightly nutty taste, shaped by local claires and a long shellfish tradition on this coast.
Mouclade is a Charente-Maritime mussel dish cooked with cream, white wine, garlic and curry. It reflects the region’s strong mussel-farming and coastal cooking heritage.
Éclade de moules is a festive local speciality where mussels are covered with pine needles and singed, giving a smoky flavour linked to Atlantic seaside gatherings.
Established crêperie in the town centre offering galettes, crêpes and cider in a friendly casual setting popular for simple meals.
Refined dining inside Hôtel Mercure, serving modern French cuisine with regional produce in an elegant waterside atmosphere.
Traditional seafood restaurant near the port, known for shellfish platters and local fish in a relaxed maritime setting.
Moderate for France: accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than in Paris or the Riviera, while local buses and everyday cafés remain reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés often get small change.
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Most La Rochelle to Rochefort trains use the La Rochelle to Rochefort station pair. Use this guide to compare La Rochelle and Rochefort train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Rochelle is 1 km from La Rochelle city centre. Public transport options include:
La Rochelle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Les 4 Sergents, La Boussole
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at La Rochelle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at La Rochelle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Rochelle: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Masqhotel, Hotel Saint Nicolas, Ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port.
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine.
ATMs are available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine.
Available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine.
Rochefort is 2 km from Rochefort city centre. Public transport options include:
Rochefort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Maharaja, La Corderie Royale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rochefort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rochefort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochefort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rochefort: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochefort: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Rochefort La Corderie Royale, Ibis Rochefort.
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