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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Châteauroux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Châteauroux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Châteauroux:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $188 (€154).
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Châteauroux
How to get from Lyon to Châteauroux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Châteauroux is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8614173:28 PM4h42Lyon Part Dieu8:10 PMChâteauroux$751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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8614173:28 PM4h42Lyon Part Dieu8:10 PMChâteauroux$751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
CE768:45 PM1h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:50 PMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
Other options
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8614351:38 PM5h38Lyon Part Dieu7:16 PMChâteauroux$771One-way1 transfer
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86144112:04 PM5h41Lyon Part Dieu5:45 PMChâteauroux$801One-way1 transfer
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8614119:34 AM4h51Lyon Part Dieu2:25 PMChâteauroux$811One-way1 transfer
94782 · 31412:30 AM9h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:10 PMDéols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36)$861One-way1 transfer
CE728:35 AM1h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:40 AMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
AF70308:35 AM1h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:40 AMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
AF70348:45 PM1h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:50 PMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Châteauroux:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $188 (€154).
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Châteauroux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Châteauroux.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Limoges Bellegarde Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Déols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Châteauroux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Châteauroux by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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