The average train between Lyon and Châteauroux takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Châteauroux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Châteauroux. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Châteauroux at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Châteauroux station via Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Lyon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Perrache station.
Lyon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chateauroux station.
Book your Lyon to Châteauroux train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Châteauroux is 269.6 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Chateauroux via Vierzon Ville in around 5h 8m.