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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 6 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
    €88–318

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 37m
    €55–99

  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 Tgv
    7h 28m
    €157–267

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    12h 10m
    €62–96

  5. Drive  564.4 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Lyoncar car 564.4 km
    7h 15m
    €91–131

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane NTE - LYS
    7h 13m
    €90–266

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

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest 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 7h 28m.

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