The average train between La Rochelle and Kiel takes 18h 8m and the fastest train takes 14h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Kiel. 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Kiel. 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 Kiel at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
La Rochelle to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your La Rochelle to Kiel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Kiel is 1,208.4 km. The road distance is 1,540 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 49m.