There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to L'Île de Ré by train, bus, or car
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Lyon to L'Île de Ré by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to L'Île de Ré is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to L'Île de Ré is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to L'Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Diou Indre via Pré-Doulet, Bourges and Issoudun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to L'Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Vierzon Ville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Lyon and L'Île de Ré is 379 km. The road distance is 308.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to L'Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Lyon to L'Île de Ré, including transfers.
Lyon to L'Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to L'Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to L'Île de Ré is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and L'Île de Ré, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bourges twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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 Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to L'Île de Ré bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.
Lyon to L'Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to L'Île de Ré is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lyon to L'Île de Ré.
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