The average train between La Rochelle and Zermatt takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Zermatt. 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 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Zermatt. 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 Zermatt at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Zermatt station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
La Rochelle to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Visp station.
Book your La Rochelle to Zermatt train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Zermatt is 686.2 km. The road distance is 1,218 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Zermatt via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 11h 40m.