What is the cheapest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres Cathedral and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Montparnasse - Alencon and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon?

The distance between Chartres Cathedral and Lyon is 519 km. The road distance is 489.8 km.

How do I travel from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres Cathedral to Lyon bus from?

Chartres Cathedral to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole station.

Train or bus from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €70 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Chartres Cathedral to Lyon bus arrive?

Chartres Cathedral to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group station.

Can I drive from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres Cathedral to Lyon is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon by train (TGV), 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 Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 17m
€45–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Groupbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 34m
€28–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
9h 8m
€35–59
Drive 489.8 km
1. Drive from Chartres Cathedral to Lyoncar 489.8 km
4h 51m
€76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 14m
€125–271

Chartres Cathedral to Lyon by foot, train, and bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 518.8 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon Part Dieu via Chartres, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chartres Cathedral to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Chartres Gare Rue Nicole, Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, Montparnasse - Alencon, Quai de la Gare, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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