The average train between La Rochelle and Bern takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Bern. 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 La Rochelle and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Bern at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bern. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Bern station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
La Rochelle to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bern station.
Book your La Rochelle to Bern train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Bern is 663 km. The road distance is 1,089 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 46m.