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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 160 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Zurich. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Zurich?

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

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from La Rochelle to Zurich, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Zurich?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 160 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 300 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Zurich bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Zurich is 868 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from La Rochelle to Zurich.

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

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

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

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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 Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 28m
CHF 183–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N99 / ...
16h 50m
CHF 86–151
Drive 868.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Zurichcar 868.2 km
10h 30m
CHF 145–209
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LRH - ZRH
8h 44m
CHF 145–293
Train
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 Zürich HBtrain Tgv
8h 34m
CHF 270–740
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
7h 34m
CHF 116–293
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NTE - ZRH
8h 16m
CHF 117–338
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 40m
CHF 128–362
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 38m
CHF 117–337
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain
9h 40m
CHF 173–536
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 9m
CHF 129–429

La Rochelle to Zurich by train, subway, and foot

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8h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.6 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Zuerich Hb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Zurich Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 16h 50m.

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