Train La Rochelle to Switzerland from CHF 250 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Switzerland takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 38m
Duration: 1,079 km
Distance: CHF 250
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv

8h 23m

CHF 184–345

La Rochelle to Switzerland train times

Trains run 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Switzerland. 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 Switzerland at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 8:32 PM
9h 43m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 8:32 PM
9h 43m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:49 AM → 9:11 PM
10h 22m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 11:07 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
9:09 PM → 11:32 AM
Arrives next day
14h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 8:32 PM
9h 43m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 8:32 PM
9h 43m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland.

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Distance: 1,078.6 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 23m.

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