What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ars-en-Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Déviation via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The distance between Lyon and Ars-en-Ré is 923 km. The road distance is 582.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €180 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus from?

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €180 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €340 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus arrive?

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is 583 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré.

Where can I stay near Ars-en-Ré?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Ars-en-Ré.

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
7h 53m
€186–436
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus 150 / ...
12h 55m
€41–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus 150 / ...
12h 15m
€58–79
Drive 582.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Récar 582.7 km
7h 28m
€89–129
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
4h 53m
€63–338
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus 150 / ...
10h 28m
€54–312
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, 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 Déviationbus
8h 50m
€65–210
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, 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 Déviationbus
9h 33m
€66–175

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré by bus

5Weekly Buses

12h 15mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré.

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Distance: 922.7 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ars-en-Ré, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ars-en-Ré via Massy Tgv, Poitiers, and La Rochelle Ville in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Déviation via Gare routière in around 12h 15m.

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