The average train between Lyon and Cholet takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. 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 4 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 6:30 PM which arrives into Cholet at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

12h 33m • 1 change

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Arrives next day

12h 33m • 1 change
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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 31m.
Lyon to Cholet train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cholet train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cholet station.
Book your Lyon to Cholet train tickets online with TGV inOui and 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 4h 55m.