The average train between La Rochelle and Cologne takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. There is at least one train per day from La Rochelle to Cologne. 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 once daily between La Rochelle and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 36m • 2 changes


8h 26m • 2 changes


8h 26m • 2 changes


7h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
La Rochelle to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your La Rochelle to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cologne is 797.3 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 42m.