The average train between Paderborn and La Rochelle takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 3:12 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Paderborn to La Rochelle train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to La Rochelle train services, operated by National Express, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Paderborn to La Rochelle train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and La Rochelle is 950 km. The road distance is 1,199 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to La Rochelle Ville via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 4m.