The average train between Kiel and La Rochelle takes 25h 39m and the fastest train takes 23h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 25h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
Kiel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Kiel to La Rochelle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and La Rochelle is 1,208.4 km. The road distance is 1,539 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h 37m.