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

The cheapest way to get from Charente to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charente to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Charente and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Charente to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Géant Ouest and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Angoulême - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Charente and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Charente to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Angouleme and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Charente to Lyon?

The distance between Charente and Lyon is 857 km. The road distance is 433.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Charente to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Charente to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charente to Lyon bus from?

Charente to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Angoulême - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charente to Lyon train from?

Charente to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Angouleme station.

Train or bus from Charente to Lyon?

The best way to get from Charente to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Charente to Lyon bus arrive?

Charente to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Charente to Lyon train arrive?

Charente to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Charente to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Charente to Lyon is 434 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Charente to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.

Charente to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 6 bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Charente to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 28m
€147–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 1m
€43–78
Drive 433.9 km
1. Drive from Charente to Lyoncar 433.9 km
5h 29m
€69–100
Line 6 bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from La Génoise to Angoulême Gare SNCFbus
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
5h 36m
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus FlixBus S703
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
11h 30m
€50–84
Line 6 bus, train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from La Génoise to Angoulême Gare SNCFbus
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain
3. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
4h 45m

Charente to Lyon by bus and train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 856.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from La Génoise to Lyon Part Dieu via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angouleme, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Géant Ouest to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 1m.

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