There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Chartres by train (TGV), bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Port Boulet to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 10m€78–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 47m€3–48Drive 186.5 km
- Drive from Chinon to Chartrescar 186.5 km
2h 48m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 33m€32–68Bus, train via Le Mans
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 57m€41–82
Chinon to Chartres by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Chartres is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €29 - €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 Port Boulet and arriving at Chartres via Angers St Laud and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Chinon and Chartres is 295 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 Port Boulet station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €75 - €130. 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 vehicle from Chinon to Chartres via Port Boulet, Angers St Laud, and Le Mans in around 4h 10m. 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 Port Boulet to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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 Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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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 Angers St Laud 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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