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La Rochelle to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Lugano takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 5m
Duration
1,254 km
Distance
CHF 292
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Zurich

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  1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
10h 49m
CHF 238–374

La Rochelle to Lugano train times

Trains run 3 times a day between La Rochelle and Lugano. 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 Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 52m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 19m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,253.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 5m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 49m.

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