The average train between Lyon and Chinon takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Chinon. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Chinon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Chinon at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at St Pierre Des Corps and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Chinon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Chinon station via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Lyon to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chinon station.
Book your Lyon to Chinon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Chinon is 386.4 km. The road distance is 693 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chinon via St Pierre Des Corps, St Pierre Gare, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 5h.