There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Châteauroux by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture800
3h 58m€11–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to ToursAutocar
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture800
4h 30m€6–39Train
- Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
- Take the train from Tours to Vierzon VilleTer
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to ChateaurouxTer
4h 36m€35–62Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chinon to Châteauroux127.7 km
2h 28m€8Drive 127.1 km
- Drive from Chinon to Châteauroux127.1 km
2h 1m€20–28
Chinon to Châteauroux by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Préfecture via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chateauroux via Tours and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Chinon and Châteauroux is 162 km. The road distance is 127.1 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs €11 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chinon to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Chinon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Chinon to Chateauroux via Tours and Vierzon Ville in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Préfecture via Tours and Gare Routière in around 4h 30m.
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 Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Tours to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chinon to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chinon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Châteauroux is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Chinon to Châteauroux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chinon and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.