There are 4 ways to get from Charolles to Lyon by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charolles to Lozannebus Autocar
- Take the train from Lozanne to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
3h 4m€22–33Drive 119.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Charolles to Lyoncar 119.4 km
1h 19m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Paray Le Monial to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 5m€23–46Bus
- Take the bus from Charolles to Lozannebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Lozanne to Lyon-Saint-Paul - Quai De Bondybus Autocar
3h 32m€21–29
Charolles to Lyon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charolles to Lyon is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Charolles to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Charolles to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Charolles and arriving at Lyon-Saint-Paul - Quai De Bondy via Lozanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Charolles to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Paray Le Monial and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Charolles and Lyon is 122 km. The road distance is 119.4 km.
The best way to get from Charolles to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Charolles to Lyon, including transfers.
Charolles to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Charolles station.
Charolles to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paray Le Monial station.
The best way to get from Charolles to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Charolles, France and Lyon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paray Le Monial to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charolles to Lyon-Saint-Paul - Quai De Bondy via Lozanne in around 3h 32m.
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 Lozanne to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paray Le Monial to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Charolles to Lozanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Charolles to Lozanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Lozanne to Lyon-Saint-Paul - Quai De Bondy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Charolles to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lozanne station.
Charolles to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charolles to Lyon is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Charolles to Lyon.
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