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 via Lyon which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 48m.

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 28m and costs €80 - €380.

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 18m.

How far is it from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The distance between Switzerland and La Rochelle is 1082 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 train which takes 10h 18m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m 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 or bus from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 13m.

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 31m 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 1984+ 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 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 18m
€177–385
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 50m
€62–223
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
€73–133
Drive 868 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochellecar 868 km
10h 31m
€152–220
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 3m
€65–218
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
€207–452
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
€73–132
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
€73–281
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 28m
€83–377
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 5m
€114–309
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 15m
€96–299

Switzerland to La Rochelle by train and subway

5Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Switzerland to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,082.1 km
Duration: 10h 18m

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, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, 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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