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How to get fromLyon to Charente-Maritimeby train (TGV), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Charente-Maritime by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Niorttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain train Ter
    10h 13m
    €74–310

  2. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LYS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    7h 6m
    €60–151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus bus N746
    11h 14m
    €61–120

  4. Drive 512.2 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Charente-Maritimecar car 512.2 km
    6h 39m
    €78–112

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train Ter / ...
    13h 25m
    €61–82

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LYS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    8h 9m
    €68–197

  7. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LYS - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    6h 37m
    €66–320

Lyon to Charente-Maritime by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Charente-Maritime, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Coteaux via St Pierre Des Corps, Niort, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Rochefort 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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