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 €75 - €150 and takes 20h.

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 42m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at La Rochelle via Turin and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

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 Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Lugano to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lugano and La Rochelle is 1350 km. The road distance is 995.6 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 which takes 12h 26m and costs €220 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 12h 26m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 which takes 12h 26m and costs €220 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 6m.

Where does the Lugano to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lugano to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Lugano to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to La Rochelle is 996 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Lugano to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Lugano to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 26m
€226–677
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MXP - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 24m
€66–239
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Lyonbus 480 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus
19h 6m
€78–138
Drive 995.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to La Rochellecar 995.6 km
12h 7m
€176–254
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 42m
€84–234
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 42m
€298–655
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
20h
€75–150
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MXP - LRH
10h 55m
€86–327
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BGY - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 21m
€110–426

Lugano to La Rochelle by train

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12h 26mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,350.1 km
Duration: 12h 26m

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, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to La Rochelle via Turin and Lyon in around 19h 6m.

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