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

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Chinon is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Challans to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via La Roche Sur Yon and gare sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Challans and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Challans to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Chinon via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Challans to Chinon?

The distance between Challans and Chinon is 306 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Challans to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Challans to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Chinon bus from?

Challans to Chinon bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where do I catch the Challans to Chinon train from?

Challans to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.

Train or bus from Challans to Chinon?

The best way to get from Challans to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Challans to Chinon bus arrive?

Challans to Chinon bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée, arrive at Pem-Sncf station.

Where does the Challans to Chinon train arrive?

Challans to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Challans to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Chinon is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Challans to Chinon.

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 651+ hotels available in Chinon.

Challans to Chinon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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 Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
5h 26m
€48–116
Drive 181.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Challans to Chinoncar 181.5 km
2h 51m
€28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncfbus Vxp
2. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Thouarstrain Ter
3. Take the bus from gare sncf to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
5h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncfbus Vxp
2. Take the bus from La Roche Sur Yon to Thouarsbus
3. Take the bus from gare sncf to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
6h 4m

Challans to Chinon by train

4Weekly Trains

5h 26mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 306.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Challans to Chinon via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Statue de Rabelais via Pem-Sncf, La Roche Sur Yon, and gare sncf in around 6h 4m.

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