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Lyon to Chartres Cathedral trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Chartres Cathedral takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
523 km
Distance
€122
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral train times

Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Chartres Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 23m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 23m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 22m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 23m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 523.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Chartres Cathedral via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Chartres in around 4h 16m.

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