What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville is to rideshare which costs €40 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and La Rochelle Ville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and La Rochelle Ville?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle Ville is 712 km. The road distance is 548.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus from?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train from?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

The best way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €300 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus arrive?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Where does the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train arrive?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to La Rochelle Ville is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

Book your Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

Book your Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle Ville?

There are 2735+ hotels available in La Rochelle Ville.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and La Rochelle Ville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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
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
7h 57m
€112–249
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to La Rochellerideshare 549 km
8h 7m
€40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
9h 55m
€45–80
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
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
6h 13m
€72–212
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m
€45–90
Drive 548.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Villecar 548.9 km
6h 58m
€85–123
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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
3h 42m
€60–295
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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
7h
€75–202
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 5m
€80–320
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 8m
€87–272

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 711.8 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Rochelle Ville, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to La Rochelle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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