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 €80 - €150 and takes 18h 13m.

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 6h 17m and costs €85 - €370.

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 Zuerich Hb, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The distance between Switzerland and La Rochelle is 1187 km. The road distance is 868 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 night train and train which takes 11h 30m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m 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 Nightjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Where does the Switzerland to La Rochelle train arrive?

Switzerland to La Rochelle train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Offenburg 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 31m to drive from Switzerland to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Switzerland to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle by night train, 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.

Night train, train
best
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 30m
€192–556
Fly Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 52m
€70–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
18h 13m
€80–146
Drive 868 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochellecar 868 km
10h 31m
€154–222
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 Rochelletrain
7h 5m
€75–234
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 48m
€79–126
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 1m
€75–286
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 17m
€86–367
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 4m
€103–274
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 51m
€103–269

Switzerland to La Rochelle by train and night train

2Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.2 km
Duration: 11h 30m

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

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to La Rochelle via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Bordeaux in around 18h 13m.

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