Dortmund to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and La Rochelle takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

11h 27m
Duration: 1,091 km
Distance: €391
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

9h 49m

€306–544

Dortmund to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dortmund and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:17 PM
11h 2m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:53 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:17 PM
11h 2m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 6:17 PM
11h 2m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:03 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 4:18 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 42m • 3 changes
2:45 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
21h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:45 AM → 4:18 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 10:24 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 3:22 PM
10h 7m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund 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 Dortmund, Germany and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 49m.

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