There are 5 ways to get from Chalais to Lyon by train, plane, train (TGV), 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, fly
best- Take the train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
4h 48m€77–205Train, bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
9h 28m€54–97Train
- Take the train from Chalais to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
8h 29m€118–252Train, bus
- Take the train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 8m€64–117Drive 463.7 km
- Drive from Chalais to Lyoncar 463.7 km
5h 12m€72–103
Chalais to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chalais to Lyon is to train and bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €100 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chalais to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €210.
No, there is no direct train from Chalais to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chalais and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Chalais and Lyon is 581 km. The road distance is 463.7 km.
The best way to get from Chalais to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Chalais to Lyon, including transfers.
Chalais to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chalais station.
Chalais to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chalais to Lyon is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Chalais to Lyon.
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What companies run services between Chalais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Chalais to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chalais to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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