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 which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 5m.

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 4m and costs €100 - €370.

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 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 €290 - €700.

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 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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 15m and costs €290 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 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 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?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1999+ 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 (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 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
€291–699
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefortbus N746
15h 17m
€66–122
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
€67–123
Drive 731.9 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to La Rochellecar 731.9 km
8h 31m
€127–183
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 47m
€85–277
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
€172–390
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
€84–282
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 48m
€105–439
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 36m
€117–361
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 24m
€121–346
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 4m
€108–365

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 - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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