The average train between La Rochelle and Lyon takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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.
Trains run twice daily between La Rochelle and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Lyon station via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your La Rochelle to Lyon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Lyon is 465.9 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 47m.
