There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Chartres by train, bus, 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 via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 13m€44–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 47m€3–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 35m€11–51Drive 186.5 km
- Drive from Chinon to Chartrescar 186.5 km
2h 48m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 21m€36–76
Chinon to Chartres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Chartres is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chartres Pole D'echanges via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chartres via Tours and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Chinon and Chartres is 272 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chinon to Chartres, including transfers.
Chinon to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €50 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Chinon to Chartres via Tours and Le Mans in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Chartres Pole D'echanges via Tours in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
Chinon to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Chartres is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Chinon to Chartres.
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