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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Lugano takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. 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.

13h 14m
Duration
1,254 km
Distance
CHF 297
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

La Rochelle to Lugano train times

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 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 22m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 22m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 22m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 5m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 22m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 49m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 49m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 39m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,253.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 14m

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

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 49m.

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