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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Flights from Challans to Lyon depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by train.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest flight covers the 329 miles (530 km) distance in 1h 5m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 329 miles (530 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Flights per day 11 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Challans to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Challans to Lyon:
A flight is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Challans to Lyon costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for Challans to Lyon flights for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 PM Challans | 1h15 | 7:40 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
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Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Challans to Lyon flights use the Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Challans and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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