What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 19h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Basel to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 8m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to La Rochelle?

The distance between Basel and La Rochelle is 1079 km. The road distance is 782.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €140 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Basel to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Basel to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to La Rochelle bus from?

Basel to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to La Rochelle train from?

Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Basel to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Annecy, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h.

Where does the Basel to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Basel to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Basel to La Rochelle train arrive?

Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to La Rochelle is 783 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Basel to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Basel to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 1m
€148–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 10m
€58–84
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h
€69–123
Drive 782.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Rochellecar 782.6 km
9h 33m
€134–193
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 8m
€75–266
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 1m
€61–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 22m
€118–285
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 25m
€90–275
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 35m
€114–337

Basel to La Rochelle by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 1mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,078.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy and Annecy - Bus Station in around 18h.

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