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 €45 - €140 and takes 13h 5m.

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 - €280.

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 13h 5m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The distance between Lyon and Ars-en-Ré is 921 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 40m and costs €170 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 40m and costs €170 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €280 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 24m to drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré.

Where can I stay near Ars-en-Ré?

There are 1451+ 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 TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle VilleTgv
7h 40m
€179–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to La RochelleN746
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviation150 / ...
13h 5m
€46–138
Drive 582.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré582.7 km
7h 24m
€89–128
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
4h 53m
€63–278
Train, bus via Tours
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle VilleTgv
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviation150 / ...
10h 29m
€56–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviation150 / ...
13h 46m
€62–93
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviation
8h 50m
€64–195
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviation
9h 33m
€66–185

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré by bus

9Weekly Buses

13h 5mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 921.3 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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, St Pierre Des Corps, and La Rochelle Ville in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Déviation via Gare routière in around 13h 5m.

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