The average train between Lyon and La Rochelle takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. 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 twice daily 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 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 49m. 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 station and arriving at La Rochelle station via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Lyon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 884 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 3m.
