The average train between Chinon and Lyon takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Chinon 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 3 times a day between Chinon and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chinon is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Tours and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 21m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chinon station and arriving at Lyon station via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Chinon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Chinon to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chinon and Lyon is 386.4 km. The road distance is 767 km.
You can take a train from Chinon to Lyon Part Dieu via Tours and Le Mans in around 6h 14m.