There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Charente by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
5h 46m€145–252Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 6m€46–75Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
10h 2m€53–81Drive 432.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Charentecar 432.8 km
5h 29m€70–100Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 6 bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the bus from Angoulême Gare SNCF to La Génoisebus
5h 48mFly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train, line 6 bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
- Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain
- Take the bus from Angoulême Gare SNCF to La Génoisebus
5h 4m
Lyon to Charente by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Charente is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Charente is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Charente. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Charente. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Angouleme via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Lyon and Charente is 857 km. The road distance is 432.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Charente without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Lyon to Charente, including transfers.
Lyon to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Charente train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Charente is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Bisaiguë via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angoulême Gare SNCF to La Génoise
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Société de Transport du Grand Angoulême
Bus from Angoulême Gare SNCF to La Génoise
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Société de Transport du Grand Angoulême
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon to Charente train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Charente is 433 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Lyon to Charente.
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