The average train between La Rochelle and Lucerne takes 10h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Lucerne. 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 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Lucerne. 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 Lucerne at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Lucerne? 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 Lucerne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Lucerne station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
La Rochelle to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your La Rochelle to Lucerne train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Lucerne is 728.8 km. The road distance is 1,081 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Luzern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h.