Heidelberg to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and La Rochelle takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 51m
Duration: 1,041 km
Distance: €243
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

8h 38m

€187–335

Heidelberg to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Heidelberg and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

11:05 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
16h 29m • 4 changes
6:43 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
17h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:05 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
16h 29m • 4 changes
6:43 PM → 3:22 PM
Arrives next day
20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:05 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 8:00 PM
9h 17m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 9:21 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
16h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:05 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
6:43 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:05 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 13m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:05 AM → 6:17 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 22m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
19h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:05 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 13m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
11:05 AM → 9:21 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
2:43 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 38m.

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