The train between Essen and La Rochelle takes 14h 23m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen 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 twice a week between Essen and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:59 AM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
Essen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Essen to La Rochelle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and La Rochelle is 838 km. The road distance is 1,071 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 27m.