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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chinon is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chinon is to train via Antony which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Chinon via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chinon via Massy Tgv and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chinon?

The distance between Lyon and Chinon is 688 km. The road distance is 442.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Chinon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Lyon to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chinon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chinon train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Chinon?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chinon is to train via Antony which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Lyon to Chinon bus arrive?

Lyon to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Lyon to Chinon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chinon is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Lyon to Chinon.

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 755+ hotels available in Chinon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
5h 39m
€107–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus N744 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
9h 21m
€40–76
Drive 442.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chinoncar 442.2 km
5h 50m
€69–99
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 Tourstrain
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
7h 46m
€100–270
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
6h 46m
€82–173
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
8h 36m
€83–173
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
7h 14m
€169–398

Lyon to Chinon by train

4Weekly Trains

5h 39mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chinon, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chinon via Massy Tgv and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Chinon via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 9h 21m.

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