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 €80 - €320.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at La Rochelle via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

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 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle Ville is 884 km. The road distance is 549 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 6h 6m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 TGV inOui, 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 6h 6m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €320 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 Bordeaux station.

Where does the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train arrive?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St 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 2452+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 6m
€155–261
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to La Rochellerideshare 549.1 km
8h 7m
€40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 55m
€60–90
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
3h 42m
€83–318
Train via Antony
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 Tgv
6h 26m
€148–261
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 49m
€52–86
Drive 549 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Villecar 549 km
6h 58m
€88–127
Fly 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 19m
€87–263
Fly 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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 11m
€88–228

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville by train

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Distance: 884 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux and La Rochelle in around 9h 55m.

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