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 39m.

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 4h 8m and costs €95 - €170.

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 Versailles Chantiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chartres?

The distance between Lyon and Chartres is 523 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 which takes 4h 8m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 Versailles Chantiers 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 468+ 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), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Versailles Chantierstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Versailles Chantiers to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
4h 8m
€97–165
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 39m
€56–118
Drive 488.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chartrescar 488.6 km
4h 46m
€76–110
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
€122–285
Train via Paris
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 11m
€71–195

Lyon to Chartres by train

15Weekly Trains

4h 8mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 522.6 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Chartres via Versailles Chantiers in around 4h 8m.

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