There are 7 ways to get from Royan to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, 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- Take the train from Royan to AngoulemeTer
- Take the train from Angouleme to Massy TgvTgv
- Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 43m€129–361Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 7m€42–102Drive 543 km
- Drive from Royan to Lyon543 km
6h 55m€83–120Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Royan to Saintes
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
6h 49m€65–183Bus
- Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort153
- Take the bus from Rochefort to LyonN746
12h€72–122Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantes
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
7h 44m€71–225Train, train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
- Take the train from Royan to Saintes
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LRH - LYS
5h 57m€76–323
Royan to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royan to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Royan to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €75 - €330.
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 12h.
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 43m.
The distance between Royan and Lyon is 966 km. The road distance is 543 km.
The best way to get from Royan to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €120 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Royan to Lyon, including transfers.
Royan to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from ROY Gare Intermodale station.
Royan to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.
The best way to get from Royan to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h.
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Lyon via Rochefort in around 12h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Royan to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29–45
Train from Angouleme to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Royan to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- Rail 1st Class
- €9–14
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rochefort to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Royan to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort station.
Royan to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Lyon is 543 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Royan to Lyon.
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