How to travel from Lyon to Chaves

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Compare bus and flight for Lyon to Chaves

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chaves among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $186 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $186, while a flight costs an average of $628.

Distance: 673 miles (1084 km)

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Driving

$628

Average price

$186

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Cheapest

$270

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 7m

Average total duration

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4h 7m

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22h 40m

Average total duration

22h 10m

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30m

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13h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.2 - 6.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Chaves is a bus with an average price of $186 (€152).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Chaves:

A bus is $442 (€362) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Chaves costing on average $628 (€514).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Chaves take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lyon and Chaves including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Chaves among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $186 (€152) compared to roughly $270 (€220) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€68). The journey takes 22h 10m versus 13h 58m 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.

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from Lyon to Chaves

How to get from Lyon to Chaves by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Lyon to Chaves is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Volotea
    6:25 PM2h15
    Lyon
    8:40 PMChaves
    $2041One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Volotea
    6:25 PM2h15
    Lyon
    8:40 PMChaves
    $2041One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Volotea
    6:25 PM2h15
    Lyon
    8:40 PMChaves
    $2041One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Chaves

Travel to Chaves easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Chaves.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Chaves including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Chaves is a bus with an average price of $186 (€152).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Chaves:

A bus is $442 (€362) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Chaves costing on average $628 (€514).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Chaves take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 40m.

The distance from Lyon to Chaves is approximately 673 miles (1084 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Chaves is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Chaves as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Chaves:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Chaves, Avd. Santo Amaro.
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Chaves, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Chaves by bus.
  • Travel with Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Volotea, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Iberia to go to Chaves by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Chaves with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Volotea, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Chaves often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon, Vila Nova Da Telha, Verin, Braga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chaves and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chaves to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Chaves, you can relax at the Termas de Chaves, renowned for their therapeutic thermal baths, and stroll through the serene Jardim Público de Chaves. Explore local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants and attend cultural events at Forte de São Francisco. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Tâmega River. Key sights include Chaves Castle, the Roman Bridge of Chaves, the Gothic-style Igreja de Santa Maria Maior, Forte de São Francisco, and the Museum of Flaviense Region.
Two to three days in Chaves are ideal to explore its Roman heritage, thermal baths, and charming historic center.

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