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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 180 and takes 21h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Locarno is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Locarno. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Locarno via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Locarno?

The distance between La Rochelle and Locarno is 1239 km. The road distance is 956.5 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Locarno without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 17m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from La Rochelle to Locarno, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Locarno?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Locarno is to train via Paris which takes 11h 17m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 180 and takes 21h 2m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Locarno is 956 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from La Rochelle to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2931+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Locarno 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 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
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
11h 17m
CHF 195–531
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 29m
CHF 68–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
21h 2m
CHF 90–177
Drive 956.5 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Locarnocar 956.5 km
11h 56m
CHF 152–220
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 35m
CHF 71–345
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
13h 9m
CHF 280–456
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Tullebus
2. Take the bus from Tulle to Genevabus
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
21h 25m
CHF 188–492
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NTE - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 37m
CHF 81–325
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 Bellinzonatrain
9h 52m
CHF 165–383
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
12h 8m
CHF 193–630
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane NTE - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 40m
CHF 106–279

La Rochelle to Locarno by train and subway

45Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,238.8 km
Duration: 11h 17m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Locarno via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 21h 2m.

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