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 75 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 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Basel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Basel SBB via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

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 Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Basel?

The distance between La Rochelle and Basel is 1085 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 46m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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 46m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the La Rochelle to Basel train arrive?

La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg 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 18m to drive from La Rochelle to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 46m
CHF 150–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
19h 10m
CHF 52–75
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
16h 30m
CHF 80–109
Drive 792.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Baselcar 792.2 km
9h 18m
CHF 124–179
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
6h 13m
CHF 69–228
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
7h 8m
CHF 54–246
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 10m
CHF 87–265
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 37m
CHF 108–270
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
8h 10m
CHF 77–233

La Rochelle to Basel by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,085.5 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Basel Sbb via Strasbourg in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Basel SBB via Lyon in around 16h 30m.

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