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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to La Rochelle is to bus via Lyon which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Bern to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bern and La Rochelle is 1093 km. The road distance is 766.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 26m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Bern to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Bern to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Bern to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 9h 26m and costs €200 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Bern to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Bern to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Bern to La Rochelle train arrive?

Bern to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to La Rochelle is 767 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Bern to La Rochelle.

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

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

Book your Bern to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2604+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Bern to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 26m
€203–442
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h
€64–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
15h 30m
€68–117
Drive 766.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to La Rochellecar 766.5 km
9h 41m
€135–194
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 10m
€131–386
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 29m
€243–509
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 2m
€108–381
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 7m
€120–382
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 54m
€117–377
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 1m
€154–422
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
8h 59m
€137–535

Bern to La Rochelle by train and subway

5Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,092.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bern to La Rochelle Ville via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 15h 30m.

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