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 Rochefort which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 22m.

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 3h 49m and costs €90 - €310.

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 Esplanade des Parcs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

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 Le Mans and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 via Nantes which takes 8h 16m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 3h 49m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Nantes, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 8h 16m, you could also bus via Rochefort, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Lyon to Île de Ré bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Île de Ré train arrive?

Lyon to Île de Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Le Mans 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 449+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

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

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

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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
3h 49m
€94–309
Bus via Rochefort
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
11h 22m
€68–111
Train via Nantes
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Manstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
8h 16m
€168–331
Drive 567.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to La Flottecar 567.1 km
7h 13m
€88–128
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
7h 44m
€96–246
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 Rochelle Villetrain
7h 19m
€116–271
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 2m
€132–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 23m
€68–120

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

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Distance: 515.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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 Le Mans, Nantes, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 8h 16m.

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