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 €75 - €150 and takes 15h 22m.

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 5m and costs €100 - €350.

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, Brausebad and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to La Rochelle?

The distance between Basel and La Rochelle is 993 km. The road distance is 782.2 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 via Paris which takes 7h 28m and costs €180 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m 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 Euroairport FR station.

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

Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Basel to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 28m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Basel to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to La Rochelle train arrive?

Basel to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to La Rochelle is 782 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Basel to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 28m
€182–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 22m
€78–149
Drive 782.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Rochellecar 782.2 km
9h 30m
€136–196
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 5m
€102–346
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 7m
€219–434
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
7h 56m
€85–291
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 24m
€112–350
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 20m
€120–325
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 15m
€152–430
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
7h 25m
€186–566
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD 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 7m
€165–508

Basel to La Rochelle by train and subway

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7h 28mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.6 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 22m.

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