There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Chinon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 1m€37–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
5h 1m€3–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 7m€11–52Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Chartres to Chinoncar 190.5 km
2h 42m€30–44Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 6m€45–93
Chartres to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Chinon is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chartres Pole D'echanges and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Chartres and Chinon is 221 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chartres to Chinon, including transfers.
Chartres to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Pole D'echanges station.
Chartres to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Chinon is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €50 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to Chinon via Tours in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Chinon via Tours in around 5h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chartres to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Chinon is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Chartres to Chinon.
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