Bus La Rochelle to Lyon - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from La Rochelle to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$44

tomorrow

$44

Wednesday

$48

Thursday

$44

Friday

$50

Saturday

$45

Sunday

$52

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	5:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/7/2026 5:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	13h 15m	5:00 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Lyon		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/7/2026 5:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	17h 5m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	2:45 PM	Lyon		Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/7/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 10m	9:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/7/2026 9:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	5:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	13h 0m	12:30 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:30 PM	Lyon	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	17h 5m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	2:45 PM	Lyon	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/8/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:10 AM	Lyon	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/8/2026 9:55:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	14h 40m	8:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	10:50 AM	Lyon	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/8/2026 8:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	12:55 PM	Lyon	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/9/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	13h 40m	5:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/9/2026 5:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:10 AM	Lyon	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/9/2026 9:55:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	5:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/10/2026 5:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	12:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/10/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:10 AM	Lyon		Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/10/2026 9:55:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 35m	3:15 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 10m	9:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/10/2026 9:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	5:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	13h 15m	5:00 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Lyon		Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	12:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/11/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 10m	9:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/11/2026 9:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 15m	5:00 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Lyon		Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	13h 40m	5:10 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon		Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/12/2026 5:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	12:55 PM	Lyon		Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/12/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 35m	3:15 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/12/2026 3:15:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 10m	9:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/12/2026 9:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 15m	5:00 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:15 PM	Lyon		Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	17h 5m	9:40 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	2:45 PM	Lyon		Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/13/2026 9:40:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
FlixBus	15h 15m	9:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:10 AM	Lyon		Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/13/2026 9:55:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 35m	3:15 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	6:50 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/13/2026 3:15:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 10m	9:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) at 9/13/2026 9:30:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from La Rochelle to Lyon is $38 on 9/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between La Rochelle and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between La Rochelle and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from La Rochelle to Lyon. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between La Rochelle and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from La Rochelle to Lyon, while Morning sees the fewest connections between La Rochelle and Lyon, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from La Rochelle to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from La Rochelle to Lyon starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus	$38
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	289.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from La Rochelle to Lyon

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave La Rochelle for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$47

Tuesday 09/08

$78

Wednesday 09/09

$75

Thursday 09/10

$49

Friday 09/11

$55

Saturday 09/12

$49

Sunday 09/13

$55

Monday 09/14

$48

Tuesday 09/15

$46

Wednesday 09/16

$43

Thursday 09/17

$38

Friday 09/18

$54

Saturday 09/19

$39

Sunday 09/20

$57

Monday 09/21

$64

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$79

Monday 09/28

$46

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$53

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from La Rochelle to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from La Rochelle to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $38, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from La Rochelle to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from La Rochelle to Lyon, with $38. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from La Rochelle to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from La Rochelle to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from La Rochelle to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in La Rochelle and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in La Rochelle and Lyon.

Bus Station

Place Pierre Semard

Place de Verdun Bus Stop

Place de Verdun 28

Central Bus Station

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from La Rochelle to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route La Rochelle to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the La Rochelle to Lyon bus

How much does a La Rochelle Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 13h 40m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from La Rochelle to Lyon?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from La Rochelle to Lyon each day?

Every day, the La Rochelle to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from La Rochelle to Lyon take?

The fastest bus from La Rochelle to Lyon is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $57. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from La Rochelle to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from La Rochelle starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from La Rochelle to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from La Rochelle for Lyon starts at 9:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the La Rochelle Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from La Rochelle to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between La Rochelle and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the La Rochelle to Lyon bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the La Rochelle Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the La Rochelle Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route La Rochelle to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to La Rochelle and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to La Rochelle and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!