The average train between Zurich and La Rochelle takes 14h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Mulhouse station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
Zurich to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Zurich and La Rochelle is 750.5 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to La Rochelle Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 32m.