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 85 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 80 - SFr 430.

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 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 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 370.

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 which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 36m.

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 18m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 23m
CHF 89–361
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
cheapest
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 8m
CHF 54–179
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus Stationbus N99 / ...
18h 36m
CHF 65–132
Drive 877.5 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Zurichcar 877.5 km
10h 18m
CHF 143–206
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
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 18m
CHF 58–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Zurich Limmatstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
20h 44m
CHF 59–83
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 21m
CHF 83–289
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
9h 12m
CHF 84–287
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 4m
CHF 80–422

La Rochelle to Switzerland by train and subway

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8h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,078.7 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 to Zürich, Opernhaus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich, Sihlquai/HB in around 18h 36m.

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