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 - €160 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 23m and costs €100 - €340.

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, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The distance between Switzerland and La Rochelle is 571 km. The road distance is 867.7 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 16m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 SBB GmbH, 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 fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €380 and takes 10h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 57m.

Where does the Switzerland to La Rochelle train arrive?

Switzerland to La Rochelle train services, operated by SBB GmbH, 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 28m 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 3083+ 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 plane, train (TGV), bus, car, 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.

Fly Geneva International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
4h 23m
€107–336
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 51m
€79–233
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
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 16m
€182–375
Bus
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
€81–157
Drive 867.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochellecar 867.7 km
10h 28m
€151–218
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
€86–278
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
7h 56m
€85–291
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 4m
€121–340
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 5m
€122–327
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 30m
€218–477
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 - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
18h 1m
€161–423

Switzerland to La Rochelle by train and subway

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10h 16mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.4 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

easyJet flies from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to La Rochelle Ville via Zürich HB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 16m.

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