There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 47m€156–257Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Lyon548.9 km
7h 57m€40Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m€50–85Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
5h 24m€88–261Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
10h 35m€55–87Drive 547.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Lyoncar 547.6 km
6h 57m€88–126Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 16m€92–235Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
3h 7m€88–308Train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
- Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
5h 8m€96–419
La Rochelle to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €40 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €85 - €310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Lyon is 881 km. The road distance is 547.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from La Rochelle to Lyon, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €310 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Lyon is 548 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from La Rochelle to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.