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

The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Chinon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Lyon via Gare de Tours 5 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chinon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Chinon to Lyon?

The distance between Chinon and Lyon is 689 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinon to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chinon to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chinon to Lyon bus from?

Chinon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.

Where do I catch the Chinon to Lyon train from?

Chinon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.

Train or bus from Chinon to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Chinon to Lyon bus arrive?

Chinon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Chinon to Lyon train arrive?

Chinon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Chinon to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Lyon is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Chinon to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Chinon to Lyon?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Chinon to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chinon 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 via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Chinon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 39m
€103–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
10h 17m
€38–79
Drive 442.5 km
1. Drive from Chinon to Lyoncar 442.5 km
5h 54m
€68–97
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chinon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
6h 52m
€83–241
Train
1. Take the train from Chinon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
6h 40m
€78–199
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
7h 48m
€78–198
Train, train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chinon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
3. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
5h 48m
€83–314

Chinon to Lyon by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chinon to Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Lyon via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, and Tours in around 10h 17m.

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