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 €30 - €70 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €85 - €310.

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 9h 36m.

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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Chinon to Lyon?

The distance between Chinon and Lyon is 516 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 which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 36m.

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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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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
best
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
€83–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
9h 36m
€33–68
Drive 442.5 km
1. Drive from Chinon to Lyoncar 442.5 km
5h 54m
€69–99
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
€85–230
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
7h 46m
€83–188
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 43m
€85–308
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
2. Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
4. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
8h 7m
€180–627

Chinon to Lyon by train

4Weekly Trains

6h 40mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.3 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Chinon to Lyon Part Dieu via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Lyon via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, and Tours in around 9h 36m.

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