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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 an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 8h 59m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50618 · 31411:20 AM10h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:10 PMDéols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36)$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50618 · 31411:20 AM10h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:10 PMDéols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
CE768:45 PM1h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:50 PMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
Other options
4502 · 36359:34 AM5h04Lyon Part Dieu2:38 PMChâteauroux$821One-way1 transfer- 4506+
576493:28 PM5h45Lyon Part Dieu9:13 PMChâteauroux$1001One-way1 transfer 
6608+36298:04 AM5h35Lyon Part Dieu1:39 PMChâteauroux$1191One-way1 transfer
- AF70348:45 PM1h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:50 PMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$2441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Châteauroux:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Déols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Châteauroux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, TER REMI, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Châteauroux by train.
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