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How to get fromLyon to Charenteby train (TGV), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Charente by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train 121A / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    7h 47m
    €54–266

  2. Bus via Felletin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus bus 776 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ch.deCommerce Aller to Gare SNCFbus bus 259
    3. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus bus 204
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus bus 180
    12h 37m
    €20–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 12m
    €32–140

  4. Drive 432.9 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Charentecar car 432.9 km
    5h 35m
    €67–97

  5. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 6 bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LYS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Angoulême Gare SNCF to La Génoisebus bus
    6h 27m

  6. Fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane plane LYS - LIG
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus bus
    8h 12m
    €121–275

  7. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LYS - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain train
    8h 5m
    €83–228

  8. Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train, line 6 bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane LYS - PIS
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Angoulême Gare SNCF to La Génoisebus bus
    5h 19m

Lyon to Charente by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Les Avenauds via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 10h 12m.

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