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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chartres is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chartres is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €85 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Chartres Pole D'echanges via Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans Av De Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

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 Part Dieu and arriving at Chartres via Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chartres?

The distance between Lyon and Chartres is 518 km. The road distance is 488.8 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 which takes 3h 54m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Lyon to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chartres bus from?

Lyon to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Chartres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chartres is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Lyon to Chartres bus arrive?

Lyon to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 510+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Chartrestrain 4093 / ...
3h 54m
€90–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 706 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléansbus
3. Take the bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus
9h 6m
€41–82
Bus, train
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
8h 51m
€60–94
Drive 488.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chartrescar 488.8 km
4h 46m
€78–113
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
5h 8m
€141–347

Lyon to Chartres by train

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Distance: 517.5 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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 Massy Tgv and Massy - Palaiseau in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Chartres Pole D'echanges via Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, Libération, Gare d'Orléans, and Orleans Av De Paris in around 9h 6m.

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