Train La Rochelle to Locarno from CHF 311 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Locarno takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 12m
Duration: 1,238 km
Distance: CHF 311
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec

11h 17m

CHF 194–531

La Rochelle to Locarno train times

Trains run 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Locarno. 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 Locarno at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:15 PM
11h 9m • 5 changes
8:48 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 27m • 5 changes
10:49 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 26m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
18h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:39 AM → 6:15 PM
12h 36m • 5 changes
8:48 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 27m • 5 changes
10:49 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 26m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 10:15 AM
Arrives next day
20h 28m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:49 AM → 10:45 PM
11h 56m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 10:15 AM
Arrives next day
20h 28m • 5 changes
9:09 PM → 2:15 PM
Arrives next day
17h 6m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:15 PM
11h 9m • 5 changes
8:48 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 27m • 5 changes
10:49 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 26m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 10:15 AM
Arrives next day
20h 28m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 6:15 PM
11h 9m • 5 changes
8:48 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 27m • 5 changes
10:49 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 26m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Locarno.

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Distance: 1,238.5 km
Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Locarno via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 17m.

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