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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Kiel takes 19h 11m and the fastest train takes 14h 1m. 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.

19h 11m
Duration
1,666 km
Distance
€363
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

La Rochelle to Kiel train times

Trains run 3 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 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 19h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 55m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 55m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,665.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 11m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 54m.

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