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 €85 - €170 and takes 16h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €320.

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, Basel Sbb, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The distance between Switzerland and La Rochelle is 1080 km. The road distance is 868.2 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 13m and costs €210 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs €210 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 16h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Switzerland to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to La Rochelle is 868 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m 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 3295+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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

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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
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
10h 13m
€219–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N199 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 57m
€86–167
Drive 868.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochellecar 868.2 km
10h 29m
€154–222
Fly Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 32m
€89–253
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 29m
€238–507
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus
17h 4m
€162–435
Fly Geneva International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
4h 31m
€107–316
Fly Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 3m
€104–268
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 37m
€100–281
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
6h 18m
€120–376
Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 45m
€127–330

Switzerland to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

2Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.5 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to La Rochelle Ville via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 57m.

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