The average train between Lyon and Cholet takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cholet. 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Cholet. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Cholet at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Cholet station via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Lyon to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cholet station.
Book your Lyon to Cholet train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Cholet is 462.5 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cholet via Angers St Laud in around 5h 23m.