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 55 - SFr 190 and takes 21h 41m.

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 46m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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, Paris Est, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Locarno?

The distance between La Rochelle and Locarno is 1254 km. The road distance is 963.3 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 which takes 11h 19m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m 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 which takes 11h 19m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 190 and takes 21h 41m.

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 963 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m 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 2458+ hotels available in Locarno.

La Rochelle to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Est to Zuerich HbTgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
11h 19m
CHF 136–380
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BOD - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
9h 32m
CHF 54–211
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Chambéry
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
18h 58m
CHF 110–219
Drive 963.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Locarno963.3 km
11h 43m
CHF 154–222
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)NTE - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 46m
CHF 68–203
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
16h 38m
CHF 144–574
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
21h 41m
CHF 57–189
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
12h 14m
CHF 170–405
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOD - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
13h 5m
CHF 166–383
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)LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
10h 29m
CHF 71–284

La Rochelle to Locarno by train, foot, and subway

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11h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,253.6 km
Duration: 11h 19m

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, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 21h 41m.

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