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 Chambéry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 18h.

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 19m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

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, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Bern to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bern and La Rochelle is 1159 km. The road distance is 765.5 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 which takes 10h 20m and costs €160 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 which takes 10h 20m and costs €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Bern to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Bern to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop 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 766 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Bern to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris EstTgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
10h 20m
€168–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 40m
€72–170
Drive 765.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to La Rochelle765.5 km
9h 34m
€131–190
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 19m
€104–290
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle VilleTgv
14h 8m
€110–356
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Bern to ChambéryFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to La RochelleN746
18h
€82–120
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 7m
€86–270
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 13m
€91–274
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 56m
€88–244
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
8h 46m
€118–371
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 56m
€128–342

Bern to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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10h 20mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.9 km
Duration: 10h 20m

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, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 16h 40m.

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