What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Chinon?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Chinon is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Chinon?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Chinon is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Chinon. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Chinon via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Chinon via Nîmes Pont du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Arles to Chinon?

The distance between Arles and Chinon is 967 km. The road distance is 654.2 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Chinon without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €85 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Chinon?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Arles to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Chinon bus from?

Arles to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Chinon train from?

Arles to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nîmes Pont du Gard station.

Train or bus from Arles to Chinon?

The best way to get from Arles to Chinon is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Arles to Chinon bus arrive?

Arles to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Where does the Arles to Chinon train arrive?

Arles to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Arles to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Chinon is 654 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Arles to Chinon.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Chinon?

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 668+ hotels available in Chinon.

Arles to Chinon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Arles to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
7h 37m
€87–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
15h 48m
€52–88
Drive 654.2 km
1. Drive from Arles to Chinoncar 654.2 km
8h 33m
€99–143
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
7h 21m
€128–419
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Arles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tourstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
12h 13m
€83–226
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
8h 38m
€88–255
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
8h 5m
€143–384
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
8h 44m
€84–306
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
9h 43m
€75–309
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MPL - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
8h 47m
€150–493
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
9h 21m
€175–508

Arles to Chinon by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 966.6 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Chinon, France?

You can take a train from Arles to Chinon via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Nîmes Pont du Gard, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Chinon via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 15h 48m.

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