What is the cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Île de Ré and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cognacq Jay and arriving at Lyon via La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The distance between Île de Ré and Lyon is 526 km. The road distance is 564.4 km.

How do I travel from Île de Ré to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 51m and costs €70 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Île de Ré to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Île de Ré to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Île de Ré to Lyon bus from?

Île de Ré to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train, bus or fly from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 7h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Île de Ré to Lyon bus arrive?

Île de Ré to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Île de Ré to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Lyon is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Île de Ré to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Île de Ré to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Île de Ré to Lyon by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
3h 30m
€57–307
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 33m
€47–112
Train via Paris
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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 51m
€73–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
11h 43m
€57–82
Drive 564.4 km
1. Drive from La Flotte to Lyoncar 564.4 km
7h 15m
€86–125
Line 152 bus, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cognacq Jay to Gare routièrebus
2. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 30m
€64–189
Line 152 bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cognacq Jay to Gare routièrebus
2. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
8h 19m
€63–164
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
9h 42m
€56–242

Île de Ré to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

49Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Île de Ré to Lyon.

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Distance: 525.5 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Lyon, France?

easyJet flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 51m.

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