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
best- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Intercités / ...
6h 47m€84–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus N744 / ...
8h 45m€43–93Drive 443 km
- Drive from Chinon to Lyoncar 443 km
5h 52m€69–99Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 4m€120–299Train, bus
- Take the train from Chinon to Joue-Les-Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Bourgesbus 724
- Take the bus from Bourges to Lyonbus 724
10h 51m€50–88Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
7h 36m€211–496Train, train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
- Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
5h 44m€101–408
Chinon to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €410.
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 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Tours and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Chinon and Lyon is 519 km. The road distance is 443 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Chinon to Lyon, including transfers.
Chinon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Chinon to Lyon Part Dieu via Tours and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Lyon via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, and Tours in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–450
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Poitiers–Biard Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €950–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chinon to Joue-Les-Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Tours to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tours to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bourges to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Tours to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chinon to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Lyon is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Chinon to Lyon.
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