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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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m 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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $122 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $187 (€149).
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
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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.
1:45 AM9h25Lyon11:10 AMChâteauroux$811One-way0 transfers
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1:45 AM9h25Lyon11:10 AMChâteauroux$811One-way0 transfers
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1:45 AM9h25Lyon11:10 AMChâteauroux$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Châteauroux:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $122 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $187 (€149).
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Déols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36).
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Limoges Bellegarde Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Châteauroux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Châteauroux by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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