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Compare train, bus, and flight for La Rochelle to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a train costs an average of $183.
Distance: 289 miles (466 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $138 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Lyon:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to Lyon costing on average $138 (€116).
A bus is $96 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Lyon costing on average $183 (€153).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $198 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€93). The journey takes 12h 3m versus 6h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Lyon
How to get from La Rochelle to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:55 AM 15h15 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:55 AM 15h15 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:15 PM 12h35 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $161 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
51028 · 31879:30 PM 16h10 La Rochelle, P+R Jean Moulin 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $126 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:40 PM 17h05 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $127 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 AM 13h55 La Rochelle, Jean Moulin 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $135 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Lyon:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to Lyon costing on average $138 (€116).
A bus is $96 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Lyon costing on average $183 (€153).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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