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

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There are 7 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    7h 52m
    €120–204

  2. Bus via Felletin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus bus 706 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Mairie ABbus bus 259
    3. Take the bus from Mnt aux Morts AB to Terminal Carsbus bus 204
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus bus 180
    12h 23m
    €25–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland 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
    11h 6m
    €54–87

  4. Drive  432.8 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Charentecar car 432.8 km
    5h 29m
    €83–119

  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 10m

  6. 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
    7h 57m
    €117–344

  7. 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 31m

Lyon to Charente by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 11h 6m.

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