The average train between Lyon and Chartres takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Chartres. 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 Lyon and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 11:36 AM which arrives into Chartres at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Chartres station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Lyon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Perrache station.
Lyon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Lyon to Chartres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Chartres is 393.1 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Chartres via Massy Tgv and Massy Palaiseau RER C in around 4h 12m.
