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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Chinon is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Chinon is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €85 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Chinon via Lyon, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Chinon via Nîmes Pont du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Avignon to Chinon?

The distance between Avignon and Chinon is 976 km. The road distance is 645.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Avignon to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Chinon bus from?

Avignon to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Chinon train from?

Avignon 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 Avignon to Chinon?

The best way to get from Avignon to Chinon is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Avignon to Chinon bus arrive?

Avignon to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Avignon to Chinon train arrive?

Avignon 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 Avignon to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Chinon is 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Avignon to Chinon.

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 295+ hotels available in Chinon.

Avignon to Chinon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Avignon 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 45m
€164–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus 734 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
3. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
13h 2m
€53–106
Drive 645.6 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Chinoncar 645.6 km
8h 19m
€100–144
Train, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
5h 14m
€86–409
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
14h 48m
€73–147
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 13m
€144–470
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 24m
€101–311

Avignon to Chinon by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 975.9 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Chinon via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Nîmes Pont du Gard, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Chinon via Lyon, Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 13h 2m.

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