The average train between La Rochelle and Basel takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Basel. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Basel Sbb station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Strasbourg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Basel is 680.9 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 24m.