What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is to bus via Rochefort which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ars-en-Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Déviation via Esplanade des Parcs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ars-en-Ré?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The distance between Lyon and Ars-en-Ré is 919 km. The road distance is 582.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €210 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus from?

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ars-en-Ré train from?

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Rochefort, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €300 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus arrive?

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Where does the Lyon to Ars-en-Ré train arrive?

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ars-en-Ré is 583 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré.

Where can I stay near Ars-en-Ré?

There are 1843+ hotels available in Ars-en-Ré.

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Ars-en-Ré by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 27m
€211–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus 150 / ...
12h 50m
€59–116
Bus via Rochefort
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
12h 47m
€60–97
Drive 582.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ars-en-Récar 582.8 km
7h 27m
€90–130
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
4h 53m
€84–299
Train, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Déviationbus 150 / ...
8h 33m
€152–291
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, line 151 bus
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
3. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Déviationbus
9h 10m
€95–282
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 151 bus
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
3. Take the bus from Esplanade des Parcs to Déviationbus
9h 50m
€92–247

Lyon to Ars-en-Ré by bus and train

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12h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 919.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ars-en-Ré, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ars-en-Ré via Massy Tgv and La Rochelle Ville in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Rochefort once a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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