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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 170 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lugano. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lugano via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Lugano?

The distance between La Rochelle and Lugano is 1256 km. The road distance is 995.4 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from La Rochelle to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Lugano bus from?

La Rochelle to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Lugano?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lugano is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 170 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Lugano bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Lugano is 995 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from La Rochelle to Lugano.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Lugano 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 LuganoIc2 / ...
11h 7m
CHF 132–379
Bus
cheapest
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 Lugano076 / ...
19h 55m
CHF 49–169
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 Lugano
18h 18m
CHF 108–216
Drive 995.4 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Lugano995.4 km
12h 14m
CHF 159–229
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 Lugano
8h 23m
CHF 65–182
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
17h 23m
CHF 145–594
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 Lugano
9h 9m
CHF 51–190
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)LRH - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
10h 8m
CHF 84–298
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 Lugano
9h 49m
CHF 69–281
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)NTE - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
9h
CHF 74–207

La Rochelle to Lugano by train, foot, and subway

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11h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,256.4 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lugano via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 19h 55m.

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