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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Lugano to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lugano and La Rochelle is 1238 km. The road distance is 984 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Basel which takes 12h 4m and costs €100 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Lugano to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Lugano to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Lugano to La Rochelle is to train via Basel which takes 12h 4m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Lugano to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lugano to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to La Rochelle train arrive?

Lugano to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.

Can I drive from Lugano to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to La Rochelle is 984 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Lugano to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Lugano to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to La Rochelle by train (Trenitalia, 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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBEc
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
12h 4m
€102–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
20h 10m
€49–177
Drive 984 km
1. Drive from Lugano to La Rochelle984 km
12h 31m
€169–244
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MXP - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 48m
€67–209
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-ParkEc
2. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Paris EstTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
12h 14m
€197–430
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Auchan Corso Giulio Cesare
3. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Chambery Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chambéry to La Rochelle
21h 57m
€93–203
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)MXP - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 26m
€59–204
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BGY - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 27m
€107–265
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
9h 38m
€101–351

Lugano to La Rochelle by train and bus

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12h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,238.2 km
Duration: 12h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to La Rochelle Ville via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 20h 10m.

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