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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Geneva via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Geneva. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Geneve via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Geneva?

The distance between La Rochelle and Geneva is 967 km. The road distance is 671.9 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from La Rochelle to Geneva, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Geneva?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 290 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Geneva bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Geneva is 672 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from La Rochelle to Geneva.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Geneva 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 Genevetrain Tgv
7h 34m
CHF 165–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Genevabus FlixBus 1726 / ...
14h
CHF 63–117
Drive 671.9 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Genevacar 671.9 km
7h 46m
CHF 108–155
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
5h 42m
CHF 77–237
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
10h 41m
CHF 134–272
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Chambérybus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
14h 21m
CHF 63–106
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
6h 39m
CHF 70–202
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
3h 31m
CHF 95–290
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
8h 20m
CHF 105–272
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
9h 18m
CHF 103–237
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 9m
CHF 98–357

La Rochelle to Geneva by train and subway

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 966.9 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Geneve via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Geneva via Annecy - Bus Station and Annecy in around 14h.

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