The average train between Chinon and Lyon takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. 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 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chinon is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Tours and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 25m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes
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13h 21m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


6h 21m • 2 changes
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15h 43m • 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 7h 24m.
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 519 km.
You can take a train from Chinon to Lyon Part Dieu via Tours and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 7h 2m.