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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chinon is to bus and train which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 5m.

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 48m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Chinon via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chinon?

The distance between Lyon and Chinon is 689 km. The road distance is 442 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 48m and costs €85 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 48m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Chinon bus arrive?

Lyon to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Chinon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chinon is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 651+ 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, train, car, or plane

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 - Palaiseautrain 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 48m
€86–285
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
2. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
10h 5m
€34–74
Drive 442 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chinoncar 442 km
5h 51m
€67–97
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 16m
€138–364
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
8h 36m
€87–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
10h 50m
€39–67
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
8h 2m
€74–205

Lyon to Chinon by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chinon via Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chinon via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 10h 50m.

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