There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
7h 37m€172–316Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Gare S.N.C.F to LONS Avenue Thurelbus 303
15h 2m€71–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N746
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
13h 57m€105–172Drive 592.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Sauniercar 592.4 km
7h 22m€92–133Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Sauniertrain
5h 36m€115–347Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
8h 19m€175–340Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Sauniertrain
7h 52m€138–317Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Sauniertrain
8h 48m€120–292
La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €110 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Lons-le-Saunier. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at LONS Avenue Thurel via Lyon and Gare S.N.C.F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lons Le Saunier via Paris Gare De Lyon and Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Lons-le-Saunier is 933 km. The road distance is 592.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 37m and costs €170 - €320.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier is to train via Paris which takes 7h 37m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 2m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Lons-le-Saunier, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lons Le Saunier via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Bourg En Bresse in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to LONS Avenue Thurel via Lyon and Gare S.N.C.F in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Gare S.N.C.F to LONS Avenue Thurel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier is 592 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from La Rochelle to Lons-le-Saunier.
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