Bus Lyon to La Rochelle: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to La Rochelle

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

today

$59

tomorrow

$48

Wednesday

$57

Thursday

$47

Friday

$51

Saturday

Sunday

$56

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	15h 10m	3:45 PM	Lyon		6:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station		Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/7/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
	FlixBus	19h 15m	9:50 PM	Lyon		5:05 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station		Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/7/2026 9:50:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:40 AM	Lyon		7:15 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 1:40:00 AM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 59m	2:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	3:14 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
FlixBus	14h 30m	3:15 PM	Lyon		5:45 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	19h 15m	9:50 PM	Lyon		5:05 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 9:50:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 49m	10:40 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	12:29 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	17h 35m	1:40 AM	Lyon		7:15 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station		Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 1:40:00 AM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
	FlixBus	19h 15m	9:50 PM	Lyon		5:05 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station		Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 9:50:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	10:35 PM	Lyon	2:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 10:35:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	14h 15m	5:00 AM	Lyon	7:15 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	15h 10m	3:45 PM	Lyon	6:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	13h 40m	3:15 PM	Lyon	4:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	10:35 PM	Lyon	2:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 10:35:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:40 AM	Lyon	7:15 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 1:40:00 AM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
FlixBus	16h 40m	2:15 PM	Lyon	6:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	10h 44m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	3:14 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 44m
FlixBus	15h 55m	10:35 PM	Lyon		2:30 PM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 10:35:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	13h 35m	10:30 AM	Lyon		12:05 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	16h 40m	2:15 PM	Lyon		6:55 AM	La Rochelle	Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/13/2026 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, La Rochelle (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and La Rochelle

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Lyon to La Rochelle. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Lyon and La Rochelle.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Lyon to La Rochelle, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Lyon and La Rochelle, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/27/2026 costs just $31, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Lyon to La Rochelle

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Lyon to La Rochelle in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to La Rochelle starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	10h 44m
Earliest Bus	3:45 PM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	289.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to La Rochelle

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lyon for La Rochelle: 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

$71

Tuesday 09/08

$50

Wednesday 09/09

$59

Thursday 09/10

$47

Friday 09/11

$64

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$43

Monday 09/14

$38

Tuesday 09/15

$51

Wednesday 09/16

$50

Thursday 09/17

$46

Friday 09/18

$49

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$31

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$52

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$31

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to La Rochelle

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

With a price starting from $31, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to La Rochelle. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to La Rochelle, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $70.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to La Rochelle

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 Lyon to La Rochelle 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 Lyon to La Rochelle, 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 Lyon to La Rochelle are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and La Rochelle

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

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

Bus Station

Place Pierre Semard

Place de Verdun Bus Stop

Place de Verdun 28

Central Bus Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to La Rochelle

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

FAQs about the Lyon to La Rochelle bus

How much does a Lyon La Rochelle bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 15h 55m to reach La Rochelle. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to La Rochelle.

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

Every day, the Lyon to La Rochelle bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Lyon to La Rochelle is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 10h 44m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in La Rochelle from Lyon starts at 3:45 PM. 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 Lyon to La Rochelle?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for La Rochelle starts at 10:35 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 Lyon La Rochelle route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to La Rochelle, 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 Lyon and La Rochelle?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and La Rochelle 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 Lyon to La Rochelle 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 Lyon La Rochelle 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 Lyon La Rochelle 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 Lyon to La Rochelle on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lyon and to La Rochelle

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