The average train between Lyon and La Roche-sur-Yon takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to La Roche-sur-Yon. 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 Lyon and La Roche-sur-Yon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into La Roche-sur-Yon at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 57m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

7h 56m • 1 change

7h 42m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change

8h 4m • 1 change

7h 56m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 52m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change

8h 4m • 1 change

8h 55m • 1 change

7h 36m • 1 change

5h 57m • 1 change

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7h 56m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Roche-sur-Yon. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at La Roche-sur-Yon station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Lyon to La Roche-sur-Yon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to La Roche-sur-Yon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
Book your Lyon to La Roche-sur-Yon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and La Roche-sur-Yon is 493.4 km. The road distance is 879 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Roche Sur Yon via Nantes in around 5h 27m.