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Lyon to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and La Rochelle takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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.

11h 8m
Duration
981 km
Distance
€248
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Nantes

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Manstrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
7h 12m
€198–340

Lyon to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:30 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 981.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Rochelle Ville via Le Mans and Nantes in around 7h 12m.

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