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 €60 - €130 and takes 15h 22m.

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 €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

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 Vallorbe, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. 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 633 km. The road distance is 732.4 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 Paris which takes 9h 15m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 Paris which takes 9h 15m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Lausanne to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lausanne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus 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 Vallorbe 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 28m to drive from Lausanne to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Lausanne to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lausanne to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, 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 to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
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
€124–388
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
15h 22m
€65–122
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 15m
€185–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€72–145
Drive 732.4 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to La Rochellecar 732.4 km
8h 28m
€127–184
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 48m
€105–335
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
€96–290
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 27m
€146–385
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
7h 49m
€135–468
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
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 11m
€179–392

Lausanne to La Rochelle by train and subway

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9h 15mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to La Rochelle Ville via Vallorbe, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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