The average train between Heidelberg and La Rochelle takes 9h 32m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Heidelberg and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 4m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Heidelberg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Heidelberg to La Rochelle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and La Rochelle is 818.3 km. The road distance is 1,042 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to La Rochelle Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 14m.