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 €45 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chinon is to train and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €210.

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 50m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chinon?

The distance between Lyon and Chinon is 692 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 and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 does the Lyon to Chinon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chinon is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Lyon to Chinon.

Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 754+ hotels available in Chinon.

Lyon to Chinon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Chinon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
5h 5m
€118–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
9h 50m
€46–78
Drive 442.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chinoncar 442.2 km
5h 49m
€70–101
Fly, train, bus
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 bus from Tours to Chinonbus
7h 50m
€90–282

Lyon to Chinon by train and bus

75Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.6 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Chinon via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 9h 50m.

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