There are 5 ways to get from Avranches to Chinon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Argentan
best- Take the train from Avranches to Argentantrain
- Take the train from Argentan to Tourstrain K39
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
6h 49m€63–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avranches to Rennesbus K12
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
8h 50m€34–84Drive 238.5 km
- Drive from Avranches to Chinoncar 238.5 km
3h 6m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Avranches to Rennestrain C12
- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
6h 50m€66–312Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avranches to Rennesbus K12
- Take the bus from Rennes to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
9h 10m€36–98
Avranches to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avranches to Chinon is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Avranches to Chinon is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Avranches to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Avranches and arriving at Chinon via Rennes - Bus Station, Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Avranches to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Avranches and arriving at Chinon via Argentan and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Avranches and Chinon is 381 km. The road distance is 238.5 km.
The best way to get from Avranches to Chinon without a car is to train via Argentan which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Avranches to Chinon, including transfers.
Avranches to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Avranches station.
Avranches to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avranches station.
The best way to get from Avranches to Chinon is to train via Argentan which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Avranches, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Avranches to Chinon via Argentan and Tours in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avranches to Chinon via Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 8h 50m.
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 Avranches to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Argentan to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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 Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €33
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Avranches to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Argentan to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
Avranches to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Rennes station.
Avranches to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Argentan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avranches to Chinon is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Avranches to Chinon.
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