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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Montparnasse - Alencon and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Chartres to Lyon?

The distance between Chartres and Lyon is 518 km. The road distance is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chartres to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Lyon bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chartres to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chartres to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Chartres to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chartres to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Lyon is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chartres to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4097+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 58m
€67–182
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 - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 37m
€45–90
Drive 489 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Lyoncar 489 km
4h 49m
€76–110
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
4h 55m
€145–330
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 / ...
8h 49m
€47–87

Chartres to Lyon by train and bus

202Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chartres to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, Montparnasse - Alencon, Quai de la Gare, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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