The average train between Essen and La Rochelle takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day 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 daily between Essen and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into La Rochelle at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 46m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Essen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Essen and La Rochelle is 838 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 48m.
