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

The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle?

The distance between Gare de Lyon and La Rochelle is 467 km. The road distance is 468.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Train or bus from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle.

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2522+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 33m
€47–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 16m
€23–55
Drive 468.4 km
1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to La Rochellecar 468.4 km
4h 31m
€71–103
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 14m
€109–288
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 15m
€110–263

Gare de Lyon to La Rochelle by bus and train

50Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.

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