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 €50 - €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 - €250.

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 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 57m.

How far is it from Basel to La Rochelle?

The distance between Basel and La Rochelle is 987 km. The road distance is 781.6 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 7h 57m and costs €85 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 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 which takes 7h 57m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Annecy, which costs €75 - €190 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 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 27m 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?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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 Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
7h 57m
€86–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 10m
€54–84
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to AnnecyFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
18h
€79–183
Drive 781.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Rochelle781.6 km
9h 27m
€134–194
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 8m
€79–241
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 56m
€61–221
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 30m
€98–260
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 23m
€96–230
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 22m
€122–307
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
8h 29m
€148–429
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
10h 35m
€117–325

Basel to La Rochelle by train and subway

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7h 57mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986.8 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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 57m. 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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