There are 6 ways to get from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Antony
best- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy TgvTgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 10m€60–253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu121A / ...
6h 12m€24–180Bus
- Take the bus from Tours to LyonN724 / ...
7h 57m€35–80Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Tours to Lyon440.5 km
6h 4m€31Train, fly
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
7h 8m€56–222Drive 441.7 km
- Drive from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon441.7 km
4h 45m€69–99
Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €31 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ursulines and arriving at Lyon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Châteaux of the Loire Valley and Lyon is 641 km. The road distance is 441.7 km.
The best way to get from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 5h 10m and costs €60 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon, including transfers.
Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tours station.
The best way to get from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 5h 10m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 57m.
Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon.
What companies run services between Châteaux of the Loire Valley, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Châteaux of the Loire Valley to Lyon Part Dieu via Jéricho, St Pierre Gare, St Pierre Des Corps, and Massy Tgv in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tours to Lyon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Tours to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Tours to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 3690+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Châteaux of the Loire Valley and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















