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La Rochelle to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Cologne takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times 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.

11h 21m
Duration
996 km
Distance
€327
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Thalys
7h 42m
€251–454

La Rochelle to Cologne train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 995.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cologne, Germany?

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.

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