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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 $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. 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 $63, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Châteauroux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Châteauroux:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
1:40 AM 9h30 Lyon 11:10 AM Châteauroux $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:40 AM 9h30 Lyon 11:10 AM Châteauroux $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:40 AM 9h30 Lyon 11:10 AM Châteauroux $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:40 AM 9h30 Lyon 10:10 AM Châteauroux $42 1 One-way 0 transfers11:20 PM 10h50 Lyon 10:10 AM Châteauroux $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Châteauroux:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Châteauroux costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
- 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 SNCF | Intercités, TER, TER REMI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Châteauroux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Châteauroux by bus.
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