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 €60 - €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 fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €100 - €330.

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, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Switzerland to La Rochelle?

The distance between Switzerland and La Rochelle is 1149 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 11h 13m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 11h 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich 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 11h 13m and costs €160 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Chambéry, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 20h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Switzerland to La Rochelle train arrive?

Switzerland to La Rochelle train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park 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 30m 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 2393+ 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 (Trenitalia, 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 Zuerich Hb to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
2. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 13m
€161–376
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 53m
€55–193
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Chambérybus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to La Rochellebus N746
20h 51m
€92–168
Drive 867 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochellecar 867 km
10h 30m
€150–217
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 10m
€59–243
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
12h 51m
€159–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 28m
€61–93
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
5h 44m
€86–359
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Geneve 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
8h 38m
€88–246
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Geneve 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 20m
€89–206
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 22m
€107–326

Switzerland to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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11h 13mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.7 km
Duration: 11h 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, Zuerich Hb, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 13m. 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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