The average train between Lyon and Vendée takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Vendée. 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 3 times a day between Lyon and Vendée. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Vendée at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vendée. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Vendée station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Lyon to Vendée train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Vendée train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
The distance between Lyon and Vendée is 483.6 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Chaize-le-Vicomte via Le Mans, Nantes, and La Roche Sur Yon in around 6h 46m.