The train between Zurich and La Rochelle takes 16h 24m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Zurich to La Rochelle. 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 twice a week between Zurich and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:59 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:59 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg and take an average of 16h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Offenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
Zurich to La Rochelle train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to La Rochelle train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
The distance between Zurich and La Rochelle is 750.5 km. The road distance is 1,186 km.
There is no direct connection from Zurich to La Rochelle. However, you can take the vehicle to Offenburg, walk to Offenburg Bahnhof, take the train to Strasbourg Bahnhof, walk to Strasbourg, then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.