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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and La Rochelle takes 13h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lausanne to La Rochelle. 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 9m
Duration
1,027 km
Distance
€263
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Lausanne to La Rochelle train times

Trains run twice a week between Lausanne and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 4:23 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 13h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOui17h 24m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lausanne to La Rochelle? 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 Lausanne to La Rochelle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,026.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to La Rochelle Ville via Genève, Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 7m.

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