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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Loches is to bus via Bourges which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Loches is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Loches?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gare SNCF via Vaucanson and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Loches?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Loches via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Lyon to Loches?

The distance between Lyon and Loches is 514 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Loches without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Lyon to Loches, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Loches bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Loches train from?

Lyon to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Loches?

The best way to get from Lyon to Loches is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Lyon to Loches bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Loches train arrive?

Lyon to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Loches?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Loches is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lyon to Loches.

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

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Where can I stay near Loches?

There are 283+ hotels available in Loches.

Lyon to Loches - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Loches by train, bus, or car

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 Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lochestrain Ter
6h 54m
€86–179
Bus via Bourges
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
2. Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus V
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
10h 21m
€31–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus N744 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
8h 7m
€39–71
Drive 385.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lochescar 385.7 km
4h 56m
€60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
8h 13m
€81–175

Lyon to Loches by train

4Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.6 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Loches via St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Gare SNCF via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Gare Routière in around 8h 7m.

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