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.
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.



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9h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Essen? 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 La Rochelle to Essen. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
La Rochelle to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Essen is 838 km. The road distance is 993 km.
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.