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How to get fromÎle de Ré to Lyonby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Île de Ré to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LRH - LYS
    3h 7m
    €93–308

  2. Bus via Rochefort

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochefort to Lyonbus bus N746
    11h 53m
    €67–113

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Intercités / ...
    9h 14m
    €127–242

  4. Drive 564.4 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Lyoncar car 564.4 km
    7h 15m
    €88–127

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane NTE - LYS
    7h 5m
    €115–270

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    7h 41m
    €95–245

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 2m
    €67–122

Île de Ré to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Lyon, France?

easyJet flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 9h 14m.

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