What is the cheapest way to get from Royan to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Royan to Lyon is to bus via La Rochelle which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Royan to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Royan to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Royan and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Royan to Lyon. However, there are services departing from ROY Gare Intermodale and arriving at Lyon via Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Royan and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Royan to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Royan to Lyon?

The distance between Royan and Lyon is 966 km. The road distance is 541.9 km.

How do I travel from Royan to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Royan to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €120 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Royan to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Royan to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royan to Lyon bus from?

Royan to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from ROY Gare Intermodale station.

Where do I catch the Royan to Lyon train from?

Royan to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.

Train or bus from Royan to Lyon?

The best way to get from Royan to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Royan to Lyon bus arrive?

Royan to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort station.

Where does the Royan to Lyon train arrive?

Royan to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Royan to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Lyon is 542 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Royan to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Royan to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3701+ hotels available in Lyon.

Royan to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Royan to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Royan to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 34m
€129–361
Bus via La Rochelle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routièrebus 153
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 9m
€37–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 153
2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Lyonbus N746
11h 20m
€52–102
Drive 541.9 km
1. Drive from Royan to Lyoncar 541.9 km
7h 1m
€82–119
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Royan to Saintestrain
2. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 44m
€65–164
Train, train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Royan to Saintestrain
2. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
3. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
5h 54m
€71–323
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 44m
€73–205
Train, bus to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Royan to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus
3. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIG - LYS
9h 16m
€135–256

Royan to Lyon by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 966.4 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Royan, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Royan to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Lyon via Rochefort in around 11h 20m.

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