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 €45 - €95 and takes 9h 30m.

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 2m and costs €100 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Quai de la Gare and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 4h 2m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chartres?

The distance between Lyon and Chartres is 517 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 4h 2m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 4h 2m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Chartres bus arrive?

Lyon to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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 518+ hotels available in Chartres.

Lyon to Chartres - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 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 4091 / ...
4h 2m
€107–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
9h 30m
€45–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 13m
€55–95
Drive 488.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chartrescar 488.8 km
4h 46m
€76–110
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 18m
€145–330
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Chartrestrain 4091 / ...
4h 17m
€90–175
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain
6h 41m
€134–318

Lyon to Chartres by train

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Distance: 517.5 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Quai de la Gare, Hôpital des Enfants Malades / Duroc, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 9h 30m.

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