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La Rochelle to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Essen takes 12h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. 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.

12h 29m
Duration
1,078 km
Distance
€338
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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 Aachen Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
9h 17m
€249–526

La Rochelle to Essen train times

Trains run 3 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 9:52 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,078.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

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 Aachen Hbf in around 9h 17m.

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