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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

The distance between La Rochelle and Switzerland is 1079 km. The road distance is 867.8 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland is to train via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Switzerland is 868 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from La Rochelle to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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La Rochelle to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland 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 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
8h 23m
CHF 185–345
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
6h 12m
CHF 70–246
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Genevabus 789
3. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
18h 24m
Drive 867.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Zurichcar 867.8 km
10h 28m
CHF 138–199
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 14m
CHF 234–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Chambérybus N746
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156
19h 18m
CHF 80–139
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
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
7h 9m
CHF 74–221
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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
7h 33m
CHF 115–307
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
8h 18m
CHF 101–259
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)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 7m
CHF 89–350
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 Luganotrain
8h 12m
CHF 78–227

La Rochelle to Switzerland by train and subway

35Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,078.9 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Zürich Stadelhofen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, Geneva Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 18h 24m.

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