What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Les Mathes?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Les Mathes is to bus and train which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Les Mathes?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Les Mathes is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Les Mathes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Les Mathes. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at LES MATHES - Eglise via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort and ROYAN - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Lyon to Les Mathes?

The distance between Lyon and Les Mathes is 982 km. The road distance is 551.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Les Mathes without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Les Mathes without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €100 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Les Mathes?

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Lyon to Les Mathes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Les Mathes bus from?

Lyon to Les Mathes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Les Mathes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Les Mathes is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Lyon to Les Mathes bus arrive?

Lyon to Les Mathes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Les Mathes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Les Mathes is 551 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lyon to Les Mathes.

Where can I stay near Les Mathes?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Les Mathes.

Lyon to Les Mathes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Les Mathes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to RoyanTer
9h 14m
€107–363
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to RoyanTer
11h 38m
€44–107
Drive 551.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Les Mathes551.2 km
7h 3m
€84–121
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 5 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 Saintes
3. Take the train from Saintes to Royan
4. Take the bus from ROYAN - Gare to LES MATHES - Eglise
9h 7m
€68–186
Train 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 AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to RoyanTer
11h 15m
€72–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to RochefortN746
2. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to ROY Gare Intermodale153
13h 32m
€68–114
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train, line 5 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
3. Take the train from Saintes to Royan
4. Take the bus from ROYAN - Gare to LES MATHES - Eglise
8h 29m
€78–306
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
10h 10m
€75–213

Lyon to Les Mathes by train and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 982.4 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Les Mathes, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to LES MATHES - Eglise via Massy Tgv, Angouleme, Royan, and ROYAN - Gare in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to LES MATHES - Eglise via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort, ROY Gare Intermodale, and ROYAN - Gare in around 13h 32m.

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