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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré is to bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €55 - €310.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Cognacq Jay via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Île de Ré?

The distance between Lyon and Île de Ré is 526 km. The road distance is 567 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Lyon to Île de Ré, including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €55 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Lyon to Île de Ré bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Île de Ré is 567 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Lyon to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 2619+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

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

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

Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
4h 33m
€58–308
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 28m
€53–70
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 56m
€119–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
11h 48m
€58–78
Drive 567 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Flottecar 567 km
7h 13m
€87–125
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, line 152 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus
8h 23m
€65–200
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 152 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Cognacq Jaybus
9h 4m
€66–165
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 1m
€55–312

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

2Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

easyJet flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cognacq Jay via Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 7h 56m.

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