The average train between Basel and La Rochelle takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to La Rochelle? 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 Basel to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Basel to La Rochelle train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Basel and La Rochelle is 680.9 km. The road distance is 1,040 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 24m.