The average bus between Île de Ré and Lyon takes 11h 12m and the fastest bus takes 10h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Île de Ré to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Île de Ré and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Île de Ré is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Porte Dauphine and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 38m • 1 change
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10h 37m • 1 change
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11h 38m • 1 change
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10h 37m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Île de Ré station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Île de Ré to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from Rochefort station.
Île de Ré to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Lyon station.
The distance between Île de Ré and Lyon is 486.5 km. The road distance is 745 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Rochefort to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.