What is the cheapest way to get from Thun to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Thun to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €180 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 9h 43m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Thun and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Thun to La Rochelle?

The distance between Thun and La Rochelle is 1190 km. The road distance is 793.4 km.

How do I travel from Thun to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Thun to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Thun to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to La Rochelle train from?

Thun to La Rochelle train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Thun to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 17h 1m.

Where does the Thun to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to La Rochelle is 793 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Thun to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Thun to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2445+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Thun to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Thun to La Rochelle by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 54m
€150–400
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 43m
€73–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeauxbus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
17h 1m
€74–179
Drive 793.4 km
1. Drive from Thun to La Rochellecar 793.4 km
9h 59m
€137–198
Train, bus via Tours
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
15h 21m
€148–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
17h 39m
€82–212
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 55m
€94–316
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 37m
€90–281
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
9h 51m
€135–477
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
12h 44m
€137–349

Thun to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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10h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Thun to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,189.8 km
Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a train from Thun to La Rochelle Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to La Rochelle via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Bordeaux in around 17h 1m.

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