The average train between Lorient and Chinon takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient 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 Lorient and Chinon. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Chinon at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 55m • 2 changes
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18h 6m • 2 changes


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6h 55m • 2 changes
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14h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Chinon station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
Lorient to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chinon station.
Book your Lorient to Chinon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lorient and Chinon is 279.1 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Chinon via Nantes and Tours in around 5h 32m.