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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 21h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Zürich HB, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The distance between Switzerland and La Rochelle is 675 km. The road distance is 867 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs €100 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Switzerland to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Chambéry, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 20h 51m.

Where does the Switzerland to La Rochelle train arrive?

Switzerland to La Rochelle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to La Rochelle is 867 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Switzerland to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
5h 45m
€86–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 28m
€57–93
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
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
10h 47m
€105–371
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to ChambéryFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to La RochelleN746
20h 51m
€92–188
Drive 867 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochelle867 km
10h 25m
€149–215
Fly Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 10m
€63–223
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 11m
€79–241
Fly Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 53m
€60–193
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 59m
€61–221
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 38m
€87–226
Train via Freiburg im Breisgau
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Freiburg HauptbahnhofIc
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris EstTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
10h 55m
€166–346

Switzerland to La Rochelle by tram, train, and bus

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10h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Zürich, Opernhaus to La Rochelle Ville via Zürich, Sihlquai/HB, Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich, Opernhaus to La Rochelle via Zürich, Sihlquai/HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Chambéry in around 20h 51m.

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