The average train between Chartres and Lyon takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chartres and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chartres is at 3:41 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Lyon station via Versailles Chantiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Chartres to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
The distance between Chartres and Lyon is 393.1 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Lyon Perrache via Versailles Chantiers in around 4h 40m.
