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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €140 - €220 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €170 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at La Rochelle via Zurich Bus Station and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Luthern to La Rochelle?

The distance between Luthern and La Rochelle is 1085 km. The road distance is 849.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 29m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Luthern to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Luthern to La Rochelle bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

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

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

Train or bus from Luthern to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Luthern to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 9h 29m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Luthern to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Luthern to La Rochelle bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Luthern to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to La Rochelle is 850 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Luthern to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Luthern to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 29m
€221–400
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 53m
€139–386
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain
2. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
18h 19m
€166–410
Drive 849.8 km
1. Drive from Luthern to La Rochellecar 849.8 km
10h 45m
€147–212
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern 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
10h 34m
€263–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
19h 15m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern 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
10h 10m
€165–527
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern 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
10h 58m
€162–492
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 59m
€142–414
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 8m
€142–473
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ZRH - LRH
7h 29m
€172–374

Luthern to La Rochelle by train and subway

5Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Luthern to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,085.4 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to La Rochelle Ville via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to La Rochelle via Zurich Bus Station and Bordeaux in around 19h 15m.

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