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 via Paris which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 18h 23m.

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 5h 43m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Gare Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

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, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

The distance between La Rochelle and Switzerland is 1078 km. The road distance is 872 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 which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland, including transfers.

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

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

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 which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

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 872 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from La Rochelle to Switzerland.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
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 29m
CHF 196–301
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
cheapest
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
6h 17m
CHF 75–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
18h 1m
CHF 91–145
Drive 872 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Zurichcar 872 km
10h 23m
CHF 169–244
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 23m
CHF 86–149
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
7h 6m
CHF 79–231
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
7h 10m
CHF 95–269
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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
7h 59m
CHF 111–291
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
5h 43m
CHF 104–311
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 Luganotrain
8h 22m
CHF 83–248

La Rochelle to Switzerland by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 1,078.4 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, Bordeaux, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 18h 1m.

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