The average train between Chamonix and Chinon takes 20h 7m and the fastest train takes 17h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Chinon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chamonix and Chinon. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Chinon at 5:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 20h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Chinon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Chinon station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.
Chamonix to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chinon station.
Book your Chamonix to Chinon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chamonix and Chinon is 525.5 km. The road distance is 940 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chinon via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, St Pierre Des Corps, and Tours in around 10h 17m.