The average train between Lyon and La Rochelle takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to La Rochelle. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via Massy Tgv station and Poitiers station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Lyon to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle is 465.9 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Rochelle Ville via Massy Tgv and Poitiers in around 7h 17m.
