There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Carnac by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train via Saumur
best- Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
6h 26m€88–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auraybus
9h 43m€26–55Drive 311.2 km
- Drive from Chinon to Carnaccar 311.2 km
3h 13m€49–71Train
- Take the train from St Patrice to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 34m€58–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 57m€60–123
Chinon to Carnac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Carnac is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Carnac is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Illertissen via Gare de Tours 5, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Auray via Saumur and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Chinon and Carnac is 334 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Carnac without a car is to train via Saumur which takes 6h 26m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Chinon to Carnac, including transfers.
Chinon to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Carnac is to train via Saumur which takes 6h 26m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a vehicle from Chinon to Illertissen via Port Boulet, Saumur, Nantes, Auray, Gare Routière, and Place De Gaulle in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Illertissen via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 9h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
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Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Patrice to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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More Questions & Answers
Chinon to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Carnac is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Chinon to Carnac.
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