There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
2h 50m€86–306Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 13m€53–85Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 15m€89–265Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 43m€161–262Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
10h 38m€59–88Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 52m€90–240Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
5h 55m€120–361Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)553 km
6h 59mDrive 553 km
- Drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)car 553 km
6h 59m€88–127
Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs €85 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Aéroport via Bordeaux and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). 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 6h 43m.
The distance between Lyon and La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 509 km. The road distance is 553 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH), including transfers.
Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 6h 43m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France?
easyJet flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Olga de Saint-Affrique via St Pierre Des Corps, La Rochelle Ville, Gare La Rochelle - De Gaulle, and Place de Verdun in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Lyon to La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
There are 2529+ hotels available in La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and La Rochelle Airport (LRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.