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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to La Rochelle is to bus via Lyon which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at La Rochelle via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Genève and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Lausanne to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lausanne and La Rochelle is 1052 km. The road distance is 731.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 15m and costs €170 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Lausanne to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Lausanne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

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

Lausanne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Lausanne to La Rochelle is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 15m and costs €170 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Lausanne to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lausanne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Lausanne to La Rochelle train arrive?

Lausanne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to La Rochelle is 732 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Lausanne to La Rochelle.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to La Rochelle?

Book your Lausanne to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2567+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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

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 Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 15m
€170–502
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Annecybus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 20m
€50–105
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
14h 20m
€69–100
Drive 731.9 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to La Rochellecar 731.9 km
8h 31m
€125–181
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 54m
€69–243
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 18m
€114–436
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 35m
€65–218
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
8h 1m
€108–440
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 54m
€115–352
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 35m
€116–307
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
5h 5m
€117–351

Lausanne to La Rochelle by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,052 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to La Rochelle Ville via Genève, Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to La Rochelle via Lyon in around 14h 20m.

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