The average train between Hanover and La Rochelle takes 14h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 Hanover and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 4:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
Hanover to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Hanover to La Rochelle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and La Rochelle is 1,047 km. The road distance is 1,291 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 20m.