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The average train between La Rochelle and Lyon takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Lyon. 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 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Poitiers and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Poitiers station and Massy Tgv station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Lyon is 465.9 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lyon Part Dieu via Poitiers and Massy Tgv in around 6h 50m.
