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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Essen takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 43m
Duration
1,078 km
Distance
€365
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

La Rochelle to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 11m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 25m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 1m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 11m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 25m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 1m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 11m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 25m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 57m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 11m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 25m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 1m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 11m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 1m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 11m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 2m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express10h 1m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarNational Express9h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,077.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 8h 33m.

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