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 65 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 15m.

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 22m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

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 15m.

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 Gare de Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Lugano?

The distance between La Rochelle and Lugano is 1241 km. The road distance is 1009.8 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 via Paris which takes 11h 16m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 900.

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

It takes approximately 11h 16m 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 via Paris which takes 11h 16m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 15m.

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 1010 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 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 Luganotrain Ec
11h 16m
CHF 241–870
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, 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 Luganotrain
9h 4m
CHF 60–225
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Chambérybus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
18h 5m
CHF 97–166
Drive 1,009.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Luganocar 1,009.8 km
11h 47m
CHF 163–236
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, 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 Luganotrain
8h 22m
CHF 76–220
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 Luganotrain Ec
11h 40m
CHF 204–547
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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
19h 15m
CHF 70–138
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré 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 Luganotrain
9h 11m
CHF 69–243

La Rochelle to Lugano by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 241Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Lugano.

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Distance: 1,241.2 km
Duration: 11h 16m

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, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 11h 16m. 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 15m.

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