Bus Tickets from Lyon to La Rochelle

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TodayJun 20
from US$97
TomorrowJun 21
from US$65
SunJun 22
from US$83
MonJun 23
from US$54
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FriJun 27

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: La Rochelle
    Destination location: La Rochelle
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: La Rochelle
    Destination location: La Rochelle
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: La Rochelle
    Destination location: La Rochelle
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Lyon
    Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: La Rochelle
    Destination location: La Rochelle
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to La Rochelle

Bus
Average PriceUS$32 - US$214Average Duration14h 11m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$32 - US$87Average Duration7h 20m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to La Rochelle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach La Rochelle. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
7h 20mAverage Duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to La Rochelle: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$82
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 11m
Number of daily buses7.239999999999999
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance463 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Lyon to La Rochelle Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lyon - La Rochelle

  1. How far is Lyon from La Rochelle?

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

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

    Buses departing from Lyon Airport in Lyon will take you to Gare routière de La Rochelle in La Rochelle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-18
US$76
06-19
US$94
Today
US$90
06-21
US$60
06-22
US$77
06-23
US$50
06-24
No data
06-25
US$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lyon to La Rochelle was searched and found on Jun 23, 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 Lyon to La Rochelle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$107 for a bus ticket from Lyon to La Rochelle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$50 which is on 2025-06-23.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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