There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Loches 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 Lagny-sur-Marne
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lochestrain Ter
6h 11m€87–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
10h 20m€26–48Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus
9h 34m€39–66Drive 385.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Lochescar 385.5 km
4h 56m€59–85Fly, 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 39m€68–199Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lochestrain Ter
6h 52m€33–207Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus Autocar
8h 12m€82–181
Lyon to Loches by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Loches is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Loches is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Loches via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Loches via Marne La Vallee Chessy and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Lyon and Loches is 725 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Loches without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lyon to Loches, including transfers.
Lyon to Loches bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Loches train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Loches is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Clermont-Ferrand, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Loches, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Loches via Marne La Vallee Chessy and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Loches via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 9h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- 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
- €40–270
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–95
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- 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 Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–160
- 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 Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €75–120
- Rail 1st Class
- €120–170
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Loches bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Lyon to Loches train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Loches is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lyon to Loches.
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