There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Larochelle by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Train via Nîmes
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Marmandetrain Intercités
8h 25m€126–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmandebus Autocar
11h 56m€64–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmandetrain Ter / ...
9h 51m€65–97Drive 522.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Larochellecar 522.3 km
6h 2m€99–143Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 443 bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmandetrain
- Take the bus from LR Marmande - Gare SNCF to HLM Taridonbus
6h 36m€71–175Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agentrain Ter
- Take the train from Agen to Marmandetrain Ter
8h 38m€150–229Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agentrain
- Take the train from Agen to Marmandetrain
7h 33m€88–264
Lyon to Larochelle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Larochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Larochelle is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Larochelle. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at HLM Taridon via Bordeaux St Jean and LR Marmande - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Larochelle. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Marmande via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Lyon and Larochelle is 761 km. The road distance is 522.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Larochelle without a car is to train via Nîmes which takes 8h 25m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Lyon to Larochelle, including transfers.
Lyon to Larochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Larochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Larochelle is to train via Nîmes which takes 8h 25m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Larochelle, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to HLM Taridon via Nimes, Marmande, and LR Marmande - Gare SNCF in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to HLM Taridon via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, Marmande, and LR Marmande - Gare SNCF in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Agen to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Agen to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from LR Marmande - Gare SNCF to HLM Taridon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Larochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Lyon to Larochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Larochelle is 522 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Lyon to Larochelle.
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