Bus Tickets from La Rochelle to Lyon

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TodayJul 3
from US$72
TomorrowJul 4
from US$64
SatJul 5
from US$59
SunJul 6
from US$59
MonJul 7
from US$55
TueJul 8
from US$54
WedJul 9
ThuJul 10
from US$67

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: La Rochelle
    Departure location: La Rochelle
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Perrache
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: La Rochelle
    Departure location: La Rochelle
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: La Rochelle
    Departure location: La Rochelle
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Perrache
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: La Rochelle
    Departure location: La Rochelle
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: La Rochelle
    Departure location: La Rochelle
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Perrache
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from La Rochelle to Lyon

Bus
Average PriceUS$32 - US$164Average Duration13h 40m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$48 - US$85Average Duration7h 40m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from La Rochelle to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
7h 40mAverage Duration
US$48Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus La Rochelle to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$75
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 40m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance483 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

La Rochelle to Lyon Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip La Rochelle - Lyon

  1. How far is La Rochelle from Lyon?

    The distance between La Rochelle and Lyon is around 467 km (290 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from La Rochelle to Lyon?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare routière de La Rochelle, in La Rochelle, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-01
US$52
07-02
US$65
Today
US$67
07-04
US$60
07-05
US$55
07-06
US$55
07-07
US$51
07-08
US$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Lyon was searched and found on Jul 8, 2025 with a price of US$50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Rochelle to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$121 for a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$50 which is on 2025-07-08.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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