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 €65 - €330.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

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 Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Lyon to La Rochelle Ville?

The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle Ville is 881 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 5h 46m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 5h 46m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €330 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus arrive?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train arrive?

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv 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 2055+ 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, 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 Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 46m
€161–300
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to La Rochellerideshare 549.1 km
8h 7m
€40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
€50–100
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 2m
€85–232
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 58m
€127–242
Drive 549 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Villecar 549 km
6h 58m
€84–122
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
€70–325
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h
€82–207
Fly 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 7m
€83–350

Lyon to La Rochelle Ville by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 880.5 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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 Massy Tgv in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 10h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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