There are 6 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- Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
8h 3m€165–367Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
15h€52–94Drive 645.3 km
- Drive from Avignon to Chinoncar 645.3 km
8h 18m€99–143Train, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
5h 13m€112–623Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
11h 53m€78–136Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
8h 28m€88–275
Avignon to Chinon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Chinon is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Chinon is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €110 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Chinon via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Chinon via Lyon Part Dieu and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Avignon and Chinon is 979 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €160 - €370.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Avignon to Chinon, including transfers.
Avignon to Chinon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Chinon is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h.
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, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, St Pierre Gare, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Chinon via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 15h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–550
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–330
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €150–220
- Rail 1st Class
- €230–330
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–18
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €43
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €140–190
- 1st Class
- €180–230
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Chinon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Avignon to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Chinon is 645 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Avignon to Chinon.
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