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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €110 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Sion and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Lausanne, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Sion to La Rochelle?

The distance between Sion and La Rochelle is 1037 km. The road distance is 797.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 16m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Sion to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Sion to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Sion to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 10h 16m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 17h.

Where does the Sion to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Sion to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Sion to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to La Rochelle is 797 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Sion to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2358+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Sion to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sion and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Sion to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and Airport Transfer

There are 12 ways to get from Sion to La Rochelle by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Sion to LausanneEc / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
10h 16m
€113–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to BordeauxFlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La RochelleFlixBus N1721 / ...
17h
€82–113
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Sion-SIR to La Rochelle797.2 km
9h 37m
Drive 797.2 km
1. Drive from Sion to La Rochelle797.2 km
9h 37m
€137–198
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 5m
€90–286
Train
1. Take the train from Sion to GenèveEc / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle VilleTgv
14h
€108–372
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to GenèveEc / ...
2. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière272
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
17h 21m
€104–258
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 48m
€86–241
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
8h 38m
€116–412
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
11h 31m
€118–324
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
12h 13m
€119–299
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Sion to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MXP - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
11h 5m
€100–298

Sion to La Rochelle by train and subway

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10h 16mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,037.1 km
Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a train from Sion to La Rochelle Ville via Lausanne, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to La Rochelle via Bordeaux in around 17h.

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