There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Loches by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from Tours to Lochestrain Ter
7h 17m€82–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus N744 / ...
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus Autocar
8h 9m€39–73Drive 385.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Lochescar 385.7 km
4h 56m€60–87Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus
7h 26m€105–286Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus Autocar
8h 16m€79–172Train, bus via Bourges
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Bourgestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF quai C to Gare Routièrebus V
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
9h 12m€59–131
Lyon to Loches by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Loches is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Loches is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Loches via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
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 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Lyon and Loches is 516 km. The road distance is 385.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Loches without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Lyon to Loches, including transfers.
Lyon to Loches bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Loches is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 9m.
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 and Tours in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Loches via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Gare SNCF quai C to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF quai C to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Loches bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Lyon to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Loches is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lyon to Loches.
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