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 19h 19m.

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 46m and costs €120 - €600.

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 10m.

How far is it from Winterthur to La Rochelle?

The distance between Winterthur and La Rochelle is 1204 km. The road distance is 887.6 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 10m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m 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 10m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 18h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €600 and takes 6h 46m.

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 39m 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?

There are 3203+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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), bus, car, plane, or 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 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 10m
€267–521
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
19h 19m
€84–176
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 1m
€89–186
Drive 887.6 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to La Rochellecar 887.6 km
10h 39m
€157–226
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
8h 49m
€119–353
Train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Konstanztrain
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 45m
€227–529
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 10m
€126–358
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 15m
€138–423
Fly Zurich Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ZRH - LRH
6h 46m
€124–571
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 2m
€130–428
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 43m
€199–584

Winterthur to La Rochelle by train

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11h 10mAverage Duration

€267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,203.5 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Zürich Flughafen, Zurich Airport, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 1m.

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