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

The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fribourg to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Fribourg and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Fribourg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare and arriving at La Rochelle via Fribourg and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Fribourg and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Geneve and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Fribourg to La Rochelle?

The distance between Fribourg and La Rochelle is 1118 km. The road distance is 739.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Fribourg to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 2m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Fribourg to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Fribourg to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Fribourg to La Rochelle is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 2m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 7m.

Where does the Fribourg to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fribourg to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fribourg to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to La Rochelle is 739 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Fribourg to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Fribourg 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 Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 2m
€188–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
16h 7m
€62–119
Drive 739.1 km
1. Drive from Fribourg to La Rochellecar 739.1 km
9h 31m
€124–179
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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
8h 50m
€81–256
Train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 49m
€104–400
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
16h 15m
€66–185
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg 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 33m
€77–221
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
8h 27m
€108–405
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 21m
€115–287
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
12h 3m
€116–252
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
6h 1m
€119–384

Fribourg to La Rochelle by train

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10h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,118.3 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to La Rochelle Ville via Geneve and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare to La Rochelle via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, and Bordeaux in around 16h 7m.

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