The average train between La Rochelle and Essen takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. 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 twice daily 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 10:53 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Essen. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
La Rochelle to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your La Rochelle to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Essen is 838 km. The road distance is 1,078 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 Aachen Hbf in around 9h 10m.