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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Chinon is to bus and train which costs €40 - €95 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Chinon is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Gare SNCF via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Peupliers and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Chinon via Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy Tgv, St Pierre Des Corps and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Chinon?

The distance between Chamonix and Chinon is 848 km. The road distance is 649.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Chinon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 11h 59m and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Chamonix to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Chinon bus from?

Chamonix to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Chinon train from?

Chamonix to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Chinon?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Chinon is to train via Antony which takes 11h 59m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Chamonix to Chinon bus arrive?

Chamonix to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Chinon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Chinon is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Chamonix to Chinon.

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

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Chamonix to Chinon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Massy TGV
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
11h 59m
€137–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Gare SNCF405
14h 40m
€38–167
Drive 649.2 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Chinon649.2 km
6h 47m
€99–143
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Tours
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
10h 34m
€75–230
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
3. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
13h
€82–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Tours724
3. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
15h 5m
€44–91
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Tours
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
9h 47m
€80–242
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinon
9h 37m
€142–384

Chamonix to Chinon by train

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11h 59mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 848.2 km
Duration: 11h 59m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chinon via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy Tgv, St Pierre Des Corps, and Tours in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Gare SNCF via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Halte Routière in around 14h 40m.

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