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 65 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 30m.

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 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270.

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 SBB via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 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 988 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 via Paris which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 via Paris which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Basel bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus 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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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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
7h 30m
CHF 224–634
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
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 7m
CHF 66–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
18h 30m
CHF 69–124
Drive 792.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Baselcar 792.2 km
9h 18m
CHF 128–184
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 4m
CHF 84–264
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 46m
CHF 185–315
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 1m
CHF 85–343
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 36m
CHF 129–361
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 9m
CHF 82–309

La Rochelle to Basel by train and bus

4Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 988.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Basel SBB via Annecy - Bus Station and Annecy in around 18h 30m.

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