What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chartres?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chartres is to bus and train which costs €55 - €120 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chartres is to train via Paris which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Chartres via Massy Palaiseau RER C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chartres?

The distance between Lyon and Chartres is 518 km. The road distance is 488.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chartres without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lyon to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chartres train from?

Lyon to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Where does the Lyon to Chartres train arrive?

Lyon to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chartres is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Lyon to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 475+ hotels available in Chartres.

Lyon to Chartres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Chartres by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 7m
€70–191
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 38m
€57–119
Drive 488.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chartrescar 488.6 km
4h 46m
€75–109
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
5h 20m
€123–295
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Palaiseau RER C to Chartrestrain 434C / ...
4h 18m
€82–192

Lyon to Chartres by train and bus

215Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chartres via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 7m.

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