The average train between Essen and La Rochelle takes 9h 38m 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 38m. 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 station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Essen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Essen to La Rochelle train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and La Rochelle is 838 km. The road distance is 1,081 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 57m.
