Cologne to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and La Rochelle takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

9h 43m
Duration: 996 km
Distance: €348
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

7h 39m

€283–466

Cologne to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:39 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 3:23 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 3:23 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 3:23 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 8:27 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
19h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 39m.

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