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 75 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 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 which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

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 32m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

The distance between La Rochelle and Switzerland is 1078 km. The road distance is 868.2 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 32m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m 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 FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle 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, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland is to train via Paris which takes 8h 32m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 18m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 310 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Switzerland bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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 868 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from La Rochelle to Switzerland.

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

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

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There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Switzerland by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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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 32m
CHF 185–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
17h 18m
CHF 79–132
Drive 868.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Zurichcar 868.2 km
10h 30m
CHF 143–206
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
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 12m
CHF 90–283
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 / ...
8h 56m
CHF 230–413
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 8m
CHF 92–174
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 10m
CHF 79–268
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
4h 1m
CHF 93–307
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 9m
CHF 90–246
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 54m
CHF 108–313
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 106–337

La Rochelle to Switzerland by train, subway, and foot

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,078.4 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Zürich Stadelhofen via Bordeaux, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 17h 18m.

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