What is the cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Châteauroux and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Lyon via Bourges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Châteauroux and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Vierzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Châteauroux to Lyon?

The distance between Châteauroux and Lyon is 420 km. The road distance is 314.3 km.

How do I travel from Châteauroux to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €40 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Châteauroux to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Châteauroux to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Lyon bus from?

Châteauroux to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Lyon train from?

Châteauroux to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.

Train or bus from Châteauroux to Lyon?

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Châteauroux to Lyon bus arrive?

Châteauroux to Lyon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Prado station.

Where does the Châteauroux to Lyon train arrive?

Châteauroux to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.

Can I drive from Châteauroux to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Lyon is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Châteauroux to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Châteauroux to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Lyon.

Châteauroux to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Châteauroux to Lyon by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon VilleIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Vierzon to Lyon Part Dieu121A / ...
5h 19m
€40–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to PradoV
2. Take the bus from Bourges to Lyon724
7h 5m
€31–43
Drive 314.3 km
1. Drive from Châteauroux to Lyon314.3 km
3h 56m
€49–71
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Limoges Benedictins
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIG - LYS
6h 10m
€132–336
Train via Lozanne
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon VilleIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to LozanneTer
6h 35m
€67–148

Châteauroux to Lyon by train

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Distance: 420.1 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Châteauroux, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Chateauroux to Lyon Part Dieu via Vierzon in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Lyon via Prado and Bourges in around 7h 5m.

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