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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to La Rochelle?

The distance between Zurich and La Rochelle is 1077 km. The road distance is 868.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €210 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Zurich to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to La Rochelle bus from?

Zurich to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Zurich to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €210 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 15h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Zurich to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Zurich to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Zurich to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to La Rochelle is 868 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Zurich to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 30m
€211–436
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus N199 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 54m
€89–158
Drive 868.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to La Rochellecar 868.2 km
10h 29m
€152–219
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
9h 8m
€123–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
17h 11m
€168–420
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 59m
€121–309
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 28m
€131–382
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 14m
€124–357
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 41m
€146–304
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 44m
€140–473
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB 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
€183–565

Zurich to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

42Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.8 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to La Rochelle Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 54m.

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