What is the cheapest way to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €40 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €60 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Gare La Rochelle and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gare La Rochelle and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

The distance between Gare La Rochelle and Lyon is 881 km. The road distance is 547.8 km.

How do I travel from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €140 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare La Rochelle to Lyon bus from?

Gare La Rochelle to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the Gare La Rochelle to Lyon train from?

Gare La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

The best way to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €310 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Gare La Rochelle to Lyon bus arrive?

Gare La Rochelle to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Gare La Rochelle to Lyon train arrive?

Gare La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare La Rochelle to Lyon is 548 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

Book your Gare La Rochelle to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

Book your Gare La Rochelle to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gare La Rochelle and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Gare La Rochelle to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Gare La Rochelle to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 36m
€145–289
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Lyonrideshare 548.8 km
8h 8m
€40
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
9h 51m
€45–80
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
5h 17m
€77–201
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
5h 49m
€104–330
Train #2
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 / ...
7h 39m
€120–255
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 41m
€50–70
Drive 547.8 km
1. Drive from Gare La Rochelle to Lyoncar 547.8 km
6h 57m
€85–122
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 15m
€80–197
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
3h 24m
€60–304

Gare La Rochelle to Lyon by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 881.2 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv and Massy - Palaiseau in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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