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Book a train ticket Lyon - Cholet

Train timetable info Lyon-Cholet

Travel by train from Lyon to Cholet. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 6h 30m and the last at 15h 38m, allowing you to cover the 695 km distance in as little as 5h 16m.

Cheap train tickets Lyon Cholet

How much does a train ticket from Lyon to Cholet cost?

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Lyon to Cholet take?

The journey on a train from Lyon to Cholet will take you about 5h 57m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lyon to Cholet?

The journey from Lyon to Cholet on the fastest train takes 5h 16m.

How many trains run from Lyon to Cholet each day?

9 trains run on the Lyon to Cholet journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lyon and Cholet?

There is at least one Connecting train(s) available between Lyon and Cholet.

What is the distance between Lyon and Cholet by train?

The rail connection between Lyon and Cholet is approximately 695 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Cholet?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Lyon to Cholet train at 6h 30m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Cholet?

At the latest, you can depart at 15h 38m on the last train.

To leave Lyon, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LYON PART DIEU.

At Cholet, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: CHOLET.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Cholet?

You can make the Lyon to Cholet journey with TGV INOUI, TER, Intercités, OUIGO.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

With INTERCITÉS, travel with your family. Six-seat sections, changing tables, and play areas are available on board so your children can enjoy the journey as much as you do.

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you will have the option to enjoy first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, it has been designed for your comfort: extra legroom and a wider backrest.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Cholet?

The price of a Lyon – Cholet train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lyon to Cholet thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Cholet.

Price of a Lyon – Cholet Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Cholet, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lyon to Cholet with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lyon to Cholet at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Cholet

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lyon to Cholet? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lyon – Cholet Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lyon to Cholet. For last-minute train tickets from Lyon to Cholet, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lyon to Cholet and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Lyon - Cholet. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Lyon - Cholet

If you're travelling from Lyon to Cholet, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Lyon to Cholet on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lyon to Cholet: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Cholet

To travel from Lyon to Cholet, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Lyon to Cholet and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lyon - Cholet

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Cholet route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Lyon-Cholet Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 30m 12h 07m 5h 37m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5351
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 44 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59311
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
6h 38m 12h 07m 5h 29m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6642
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h05
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8973 - TGV INOUI 8913
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 09 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59311
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
7h 34m 13h 40m 6h 06m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6692
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h22
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8805
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 42 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59363
  • Savennieres - Behuard
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
10h 30m 16h 44m 6h 14m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5354
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Nantes
  • 58 min
  • Nantes
    TER 59671
  • Clisson
  • Cugand
  • Boussay - La Bruffiere
  • Torfou-Tiffauges
  • Cholet
11h 51m 17h 07m 5h 16m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5382
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
  • 15 min
  • Le Mans
    TER 57433
  • La Suze
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Morannes
  • Etriche - Chateauneuf
  • Tierce
  • Angers Maitre Ecole
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 18 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59321
  • Savennieres - Behuard
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
12h 04m 19h 08m 7h 04m Intercités, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    Intercités 4504
  • Roanne
  • Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses
  • Moulins-Sur-Allier
  • Nevers
  • Bourges
  • Vierzon
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Saumur
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 18 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59325
  • Savennieres - Behuard
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
13h 04m 19h 08m 6h 04m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6618 - TGV INOUI 6694
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h35
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8881
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 09 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59325
  • Savennieres - Behuard
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
14h 04m 20h 10m 6h 06m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6620
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h26
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8905
  • Le Mans
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 13 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59349
  • Savennieres - Behuard
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet
15h 38m 21h 08m 5h 30m OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7804
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h11
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8931 - TGV INOUI 8985
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • 14 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 59347
  • La Possonniere
  • Chalonnes
  • Chemille
  • Cholet