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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Basel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse via Tours Parking Peupliers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Basel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Basel?

The distance between La Rochelle and Basel is 989 km. The road distance is 792.2 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from La Rochelle to Basel, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Basel?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Basel is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 170 and takes 18h 13m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Basel bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Basel train arrive?

La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Basel is 792 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from La Rochelle to Basel.

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

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La Rochelle to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Basel 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 La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
7h 19m
CHF 82–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
19h 10m
CHF 52–80
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Rochefort to LyonN746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBN122 / ...
18h 13m
CHF 95–162
Drive 792.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Basel792.2 km
9h 13m
CHF 126–182
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
6h 8m
CHF 72–219
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
7h 4m
CHF 58–207
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 14m
CHF 91–236
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 33m
CHF 113–281
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
8h 10m
CHF 87–214

La Rochelle to Basel by train and subway

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7h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 989.4 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Basel SBB via Rochefort, Rochefort, and Lyon in around 18h 13m.

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