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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs €65 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Winterthur to La Rochelle?

The distance between Winterthur and La Rochelle is 1204 km. The road distance is 888 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 11h 9m and costs €240 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Winterthur to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Winterthur to La Rochelle is to train via Mulhouse which takes 11h 9m and costs €240 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €390 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Winterthur to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to La Rochelle is 888 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Winterthur to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Winterthur to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Winterthur to La Rochelle by train (TGV), 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.

Train via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 9m
€241–500
Fly Zurich Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ZRH - LRH
6h 51m
€69–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
18h 28m
€165–423
Drive 888 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to La Rochellecar 888 km
10h 41m
€155–223
Fly Zurich Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ZRH - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 13m
€101–292
Train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Konstanztrain
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 55m
€255–480
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 41m
€82–172
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 11m
€114–317
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 8m
€125–407
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB 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
10h 1m
€108–402
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Winterthur 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
10h 38m
€170–515

Winterthur to La Rochelle by train

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11h 9mAverage Duration

€241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,203.6 km
Duration: 11h 9m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to La Rochelle Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Strasbourg in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to La Rochelle via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Bordeaux in around 18h 41m.

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