La Rochelle to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Essen takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 3m. 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.

11h 30m
Duration: 1,078 km
Distance: €370
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

8h 40m

€290–525

La Rochelle to Essen train times

Trains run 4 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 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 26m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 26m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 26m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
15h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:32 PM
11h 26m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 11:21 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:39 AM → 6:32 PM
12h 53m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 9:18 PM
10h 29m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 10:50 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
9:09 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
15h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:50 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 6:50 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 8:50 PM
10h 1m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 10:50 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:48 AM → 6:50 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 8:50 PM
10h 1m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 10:50 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
3:45 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
9h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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 40m.

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