What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sablanceaux via Bordeaux and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Lyon to Île de Ré?

The distance between Lyon and Île de Ré is 515 km. The road distance is 567.1 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Lyon to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Île de Ré bus from?

Lyon to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Île de Ré train from?

Lyon to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Lyon to Île de Ré is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 7h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Lyon to Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Lyon to Île de Ré train arrive?

Lyon to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Île de Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Île de Ré is 567 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Lyon to Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 958+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Lyon to Île de Ré - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Île de Ré by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
4h 10m
€89–319
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 19m
€56–92
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 47m
€159–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
11h 25m
€63–93
Drive 567.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Flottecar 567.1 km
7h 13m
€91–131
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 55m
€90–266
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 48m
€91–221
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 8m
€153–265

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

43Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Île de Ré.

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Distance: 515.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

easyJet flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sablanceaux via St Pierre Des Corps, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 7h 47m.

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