What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chartres Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Quai de la Gare and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chartres Cathedral?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chartres via Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

The distance between Lyon and Chartres Cathedral is 518 km. The road distance is 489.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chartres Cathedral bus from?

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chartres Cathedral train from?

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Lyon to Chartres Cathedral bus arrive?

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Chartres Cathedral train arrive?

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chartres Cathedral is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Chartres Cathedral?

There are 489+ hotels available in Chartres Cathedral.

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Chartres Cathedral by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Chartrestrain 4091 / ...
4h 11m
€106–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
9h 37m
€45–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 23m
€55–95
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chartres Cathedralcar 489.7 km
4h 48m
€76–110
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
5h 27m
€145–330
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Chartrestrain 4091 / ...
4h 26m
€90–173
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain
6h 50m
€134–318

Lyon to Chartres Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 518.2 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chartres Cathedral via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Chartres in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chartres Cathedral via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Quai de la Gare, Hôpital des Enfants Malades / Duroc, Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, and Chartres Gare Rue Nicole in around 9h 37m.

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