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

The cheapest way to get from Charente to Lyon is to bus via Felletin which costs €22 - €40 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Charente to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Charente and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Charente to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Géant Ouest and arriving at Lyon via Angoulême and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Charente to Lyon?

The distance between Charente and Lyon is 684 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Charente to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Charente to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charente to Lyon bus from?

Charente to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Angoulême station.

Train or bus from Charente to Lyon?

The best way to get from Charente to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Charente to Lyon bus arrive?

Charente to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Can I drive from Charente to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Charente to Lyon is 434 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Charente to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3812+ hotels available in Lyon.

Charente to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 6 bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Charente to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
8h 19m
€96–259
Bus via Felletin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus 204
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Ch.deCommerce Retourbus 259
4. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
13h
€23–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus FlixBus S703
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
11h 29m
€43–78
Drive 433.5 km
1. Drive from Charente to Lyoncar 433.5 km
5h 35m
€68–98
Line 6 bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from La Génoise to Angoulême Gare SNCFbus
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
5h 23m
Bus to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIG - LYS
7h 45m
€116–213
Line 6 bus, train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from La Génoise to Angoulême Gare SNCFbus
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain
3. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
5h 5m

Charente to Lyon by bus and train

49Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charente to Lyon.

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Distance: 684.4 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from La Bisaiguë to Lyon Part Dieu via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angouleme, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Géant Ouest to Lyon via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 11h 29m.

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