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 €35 - €60 and takes 8h 57m.

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 4h 5m and costs €45 - €150.

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 and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Chartres to Lyon?

The distance between Chartres and Lyon is 518 km. The road distance is 489.1 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 4h 5m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Chartres station.

Train or bus from Chartres to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chartres to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €75 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Chartres to Lyon bus arrive?

Chartres to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chartres to Lyon?

Book your Chartres to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ 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), 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
4h 5m
€45–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chartres to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1659
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 39m
€22–72
Drive 489.1 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Lyoncar 489.1 km
4h 49m
€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 2m
€125–271
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 57m
€35–59

Chartres to Lyon by train and bus

215Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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