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Essen to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and La Rochelle takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. 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.

11h 46m
Duration
1,071 km
Distance
€350
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
9h 27m
€269–486

Essen to La Rochelle train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:07 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,071.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

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.

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