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 €85 - €190 and takes 18h 57m.

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 55m and costs €130 - €340.

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, Basel Sbb, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Winterthur to La Rochelle?

The distance between Winterthur and La Rochelle is 1110 km. The road distance is 888.1 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 Paris which takes 10h 7m and costs €220 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m 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 Paris which takes 10h 7m and costs €220 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 18h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 6h 55m.

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 Basel SBB 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?

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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), 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
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 7m
€223–490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
18h 57m
€89–182
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
€94–206
Drive 888.1 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to La Rochellecar 888.1 km
10h 39m
€157–227
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 38m
€126–338
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 42m
€237–575
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 Rochelle Villetrain
8h 31m
€126–353
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 29m
€135–419
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 Rochelle Villetrain
8h 57m
€145–424
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 55m
€134–331
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 Rochelle Villetrain
10h 21m
€213–582

Winterthur to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110.4 km
Duration: 10h 7m

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, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 7m. 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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