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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Geneva. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Geneva via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Geneva. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Geneve via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Geneva?

The distance between La Rochelle and Geneva is 967 km. The road distance is 672.1 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from La Rochelle to Geneva, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

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

La Rochelle to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Geneva?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 310 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Geneva bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Geneva train arrive?

La Rochelle to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Geneva is 672 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from La Rochelle to Geneva.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Geneva?

Book your La Rochelle to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 19m
CHF 168–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Genevabus FlixBus 736 / ...
13h 23m
CHF 59–98
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
13h 15m
CHF 64–101
Drive 672.1 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Genevacar 672.1 km
7h 46m
CHF 113–163
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
5h 47m
CHF 70–261
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 22m
CHF 170–289
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
6h 40m
CHF 69–245
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
3h 31m
CHF 81–301
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
7h 59m
CHF 106–291
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
8h 53m
CHF 110–265
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
5h 43m
CHF 107–341

La Rochelle to Geneva by train, subway, and foot

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 966.7 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Geneve via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Geneva via Bordeaux in around 13h 15m.

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