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 80 - SFr 170 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 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 320.

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 12m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Locarno?

The distance between La Rochelle and Locarno is 1238 km. The road distance is 965.3 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 via Paris which takes 11h 12m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 12m 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 12m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 170 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 965 km. It takes approximately 11h 46m 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 2873+ 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 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 12m
CHF 185–539
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 28m
CHF 64–323
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Chambérybus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
20h 34m
CHF 189–494
Drive 965.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Locarnocar 965.3 km
11h 46m
CHF 156–225
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 42m
CHF 79–318
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 266–442
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 84–165
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 71–340
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 48m
CHF 153–377
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 186–583

La Rochelle to Locarno by train and subway

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11h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,238.4 km
Duration: 11h 12m

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 12m. 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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