The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to La Rochelle (LRH).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to La Rochelle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).
The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lyon and La Rochelle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aéroport Saint-Exupéry - Rx and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and La Rochelle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon and La Rochelle. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and La Rochelle. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at La Rochelle (LRH) - via Poitiers (PIS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to La Rochelle. There is however a flight that goes via Poitiers (PIS). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to La Rochelle typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into La Rochelle (LRH).
The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and La Rochelle. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €315($315) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 710km (441 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €180($180) | once a week | 917km (570 miles) |
Train via St Pierre Des Corps | 7h 5m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 717km (445 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 20m | €34($34) | every 20 mins | 727km (452 miles) |
Bus via Tours Pl du General Leclerc | 12h 15m | €37($37) | once daily | 862km (536 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €82($82) | on demand | 610km (379 miles) |
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The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.