The average train between Dortmund and La Rochelle takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dortmund and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:36 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Dortmund to La Rochelle train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to La Rochelle train services, operated by National Express, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Dortmund to La Rochelle train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and La Rochelle is 866.1 km. The road distance is 1,090 km.
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 57m.