How to travel from Rochefort to Lyon, France

The distance between Rochefort and Lyon is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rochefort to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Poitiers, Fly

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Rochefort and Lyon is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Rochefort and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, St Pierre Des Corps and Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rochefort and Lyon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rochefort and Lyon. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Lyon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rochefort and Lyon. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Lyon

Transport options from Rochefort to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, Fly + 2 similar
3h 60m
€275($275)
every 4 hours578km (359 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours666km (414 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€140($140)
4 times a day739km (459 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€190($190)
once a week942km (585 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps7h 25m
€130($130)
every 20 mins742km (461 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
once daily764km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€90($90)
on demand666km (414 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon