The average train between La Rochelle and Basel takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Basel. 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 Basel. 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 Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Basel? 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 Basel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Basel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your La Rochelle to Basel train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Basel is 680.9 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 28m.