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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to La Rochelle is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 2h and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at La Rochelle via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Geneva to La Rochelle?

The distance between Geneva and La Rochelle is 992 km. The road distance is 669.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 24m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Geneva to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Geneva to La Rochelle is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 24m and costs €260 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 2h.

Where does the Geneva to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Geneva to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Geneva to La Rochelle train arrive?

Geneva to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV station.

Can I drive from Geneva to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to La Rochelle is 669 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Geneva to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Geneva to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1984+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Geneva to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva 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 via Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 24m
€266–644
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
13h 5m
€55–103
Drive 669.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to La Rochellecar 669.4 km
7h 56m
€118–170
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
4h 42m
€65–213
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 49m
€133–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 53m
€61–119
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
5h 29m
€65–216
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
2h
€85–300

Geneva to La Rochelle by train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 992 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Genève to La Rochelle Ville via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to La Rochelle via Lyon in around 13h 5m.

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