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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, BlaBlaCar Bus or STARSHIPPER SAS for the next days.

today
$80
tomorrow
$91
Saturday
$65
Sunday
$86
Monday
$77
Tuesday
$54
Wednesday
$70

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 45m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:20 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $80
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 13h 15m 5:00 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:15 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $83
FlixBus 12h 0m 11:15 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 11:15 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $91
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $107

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $91
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 25m 7:25 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:50 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $91
FlixBus 9h 45m 10:25 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 8:10 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $93
FlixBus 11h 55m 10:25 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 10:20 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $95
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $111
  • Did you know that if you travel from La Rochelle to Lyon via Saint-Étienne, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      11h 55m
      0
      7:25 PM
      La Rochelle
      Bus Station
      5:00 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $51
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      1h 0m
      0
      6:20 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      7:20 AM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 29m 9:30 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 7:59 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $65
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 13h 15m 5:00 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:15 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $82
FlixBus 12h 0m 11:15 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 11:15 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $83
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $124
  • Did you know that if you travel from La Rochelle to Lyon via Saint-Étienne, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      10h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      La Rochelle
      Bus Station
      5:00 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $46
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      0h 45m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 0h 4m shorter, and you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 10h 25m 7:25 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:50 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $86
FlixBus 9h 45m 10:25 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 8:10 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $89
FlixBus 11h 55m 10:25 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 10:20 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $102
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $111
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $120
  • Did you know that if you travel from La Rochelle to Lyon via Saint-Étienne, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      10h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      La Rochelle
      Bus Station
      5:00 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      0h 45m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $40

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 55m 3:15 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:10 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $77
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $77
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 45m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:20 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $77
FlixBus 13h 0m 12:30 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 1:30 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $79
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from La Rochelle to Lyon via Saint-Étienne, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      18h 20m
      0
      7:25 PM
      La Rochelle
      Bus Station
      5:00 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 7h 45m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      1h 0m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      1:45 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $54
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 45m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:20 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 13h 0m 12:30 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 1:30 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $60
FlixBus 13h 55m 3:15 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:10 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $60
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from La Rochelle to Lyon via Saint-Étienne, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      18h 20m
      0
      7:25 PM
      La Rochelle
      Bus Station
      5:00 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 7h 45m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      1h 0m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      1:45 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 55m 3:15 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:10 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $70
STARSHIPPER SAS 12h 35m 6:15 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 6:50 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $70
FlixBus 15h 15m 9:55 AM La Rochelle Bus Station 1:10 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop  Economy $72
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 45m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:20 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $72
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 50m 3:35 PM La Rochelle Bus Station 5:25 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from La Rochelle to Lyon via Saint-Étienne, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      18h 20m
      0
      7:25 PM
      La Rochelle
      Bus Station
      5:00 AM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 7h 45m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      1h 0m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Saint-Étienne
      Central Bus Station
      1:45 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from La Rochelle to Lyon is $51 on 7/22/2026. 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from La Rochelle to Lyon. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between La Rochelle and Lyon.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 25 buses from La Rochelle to Lyon, while Morning sees the fewest connections between La Rochelle and Lyon, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS that travel 9 times every day by bus from La Rochelle to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from La Rochelle to Lyon starting from $51!

Cheapest Bus $51
Fastest Bus 9h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 289.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS

Cheapest bus connections from La Rochelle to Lyon

Every day, 9 buses from 3 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 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
$80
Friday 07/24
$91
Saturday 07/25
$65
Sunday 07/26
$86
Monday 07/27
$77
Tuesday 07/28
$54
Wednesday 07/29
$70
Thursday 07/30
$57
Friday 07/31
$93
Saturday 08/01
$86
Sunday 08/02
$79
Monday 08/03
$66
Tuesday 08/04
$54
Wednesday 08/05
$66
Thursday 08/06
$51
Friday 08/07
$79
Saturday 08/08
$61
Sunday 08/09
$80
Monday 08/10
$74
Tuesday 08/11
$77
Wednesday 08/12
$66
Thursday 08/13
$69
Friday 08/14
$79
Saturday 08/15

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 $51, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from La Rochelle to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $79.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from La Rochelle to Lyon, with $51. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $72.

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.

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 $51 and takes 13h 50m 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 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $152. 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 9 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 9h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. 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 5:00 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, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS. 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, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from La Rochelle to Lyon?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between La Rochelle and Lyon. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from La Rochelle to Lyon?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between La Rochelle and Lyon change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
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!
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