La Rochelle to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Lucerne takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. 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.

10h 18m
Duration: 1,081 km
Distance: CHF 254
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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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 Luzerntrain Ec / ...

9h 4m

CHF 209–325

La Rochelle to Lucerne train times

Trains run 3 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 7:25 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:06 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:06 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:06 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:06 AM → 4:05 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 4:05 PM
10h 26m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 5:05 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 7:05 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Luzern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 4m.

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