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 €40 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €100.

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 15m.

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 Tours, St Pierre Des Corps and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Chinon to Lyon?

The distance between Chinon and Lyon is 691 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 6h and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 6h and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

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 Tours station.

Can I drive from Chinon to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Lyon is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Chinon to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Chinon to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 ToursTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h
€82–277
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu121A / ...
7h 1m
€32–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chinon to ToursAutocar
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyon724
10h 15m
€43–108
Drive 442.5 km
1. Drive from Chinon to Lyon442.5 km
5h 51m
€68–98
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from Tours to Nantes
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
7h 12m
€74–205
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Tours to Lyon PerracheTer
7h 46m
€83–188
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from Tours to Le Mans
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennes
4. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)RNS - LYS
8h 6m
€167–472
Train, train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
3. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PIS - LYS
6h 10m
€87–315

Chinon to Lyon by train

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6hAverage Duration

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Distance: 691.1 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Chinon to Lyon Part Dieu via Tours, St Pierre Des Corps, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Lyon via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, and Tours in around 10h 15m.

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