The average train between Melle and La Rochelle takes 15h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Melle to La Rochelle. 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 3 times a day between Melle and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Melle is at 11:57 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 15h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Melle to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Melle station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Melle to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Melle to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Melle to La Rochelle train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Melle and La Rochelle is 961.2 km. The road distance is 1,221 km.
You can take a train from Melle to La Rochelle Ville via Osnabrück Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Gare Du Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 53m.