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 50 - 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 15m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Locarno?

The distance between La Rochelle and Locarno is 1253 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 which takes 11h 15m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m 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 15m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - 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 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 2501+ 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, 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
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
11h 15m
CHF 176–396
Bus
cheapest
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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
21h 41m
CHF 54–190
Drive 965.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Locarnocar 965.3 km
11h 46m
CHF 157–226
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 46m
CHF 69–204
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
16h 39m
CHF 149–574
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
27h 10m
CHF 74–175
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 34m
CHF 71–280
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 32m
CHF 60–232
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 14m
CHF 171–405
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
13h 5m
CHF 167–383

La Rochelle to Locarno by train, foot, and subway

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11h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,253.1 km
Duration: 11h 15m

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 15m. 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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