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 55 - SFr 90 and takes 20h 44m.

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 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 380.

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 24m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Switzerland?

The distance between La Rochelle and Switzerland is 1079 km. The road distance is 877.5 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 24m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus via Chambéry, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 51m.

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 877 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbTgv
8h 24m
CHF 94–307
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOD - GVA
7h 8m
CHF 53–179
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to ChambéryN746
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus StationFlixBus N1156
19h 51m
CHF 95–157
Drive 877.5 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Zurich877.5 km
10h 13m
CHF 140–202
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
6h 18m
CHF 57–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Zurich LimmatstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
20h 44m
CHF 59–88
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
6h 12m
CHF 73–220
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
7h 8m
CHF 59–208
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 Part Dieu to Geneve
6h 4m
CHF 79–373
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
8h 21m
CHF 82–289

La Rochelle to Switzerland by train and subway

37Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.1 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Zürich, Opernhaus via Chambéry, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich, Sihlquai/HB in around 19h 51m.

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