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 120 and takes 21h 37m.

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 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.

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, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Locarno?

The distance between La Rochelle and Locarno is 1251 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 10h 55m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m 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 10h 55m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 21h 37m.

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 2564+ 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 Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
10h 55m
CHF 196–328
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 37m
CHF 57–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus 122 / ...
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
19h 2m
CHF 119–215
Drive 965.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Locarnocar 965.3 km
11h 46m
CHF 152–219
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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 47m
CHF 89–278
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
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
12h 35m
CHF 73–313
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 34m
CHF 74–250
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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 13m
CHF 96–340
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 96–292

La Rochelle to Locarno by train and subway

37Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,250.9 km
Duration: 10h 55m

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, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 55m. 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 37m.

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