The average train between Lyon and La Rochelle takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Lyon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:33 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
Lyon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle is 465.9 km. The road distance is 920 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Rochelle Ville via Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 6h 10m.
