The average train between La Rochelle and Lugano takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Lugano. 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 Lugano. 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 Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Lugano? 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 Lugano. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Lugano station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
La Rochelle to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your La Rochelle to Lugano train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Lugano is 779.5 km. The road distance is 1,254 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 52m.