What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon is to bus which costs €19 - €25 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Chinon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Gare Viaduc and Porte de Mirebeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Chinon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Chinon via St Pierre Des Corps and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Chinon?

The distance between La Rochelle and Chinon is 295 km. The road distance is 175.4 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Chinon without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €70.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Chinon?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from La Rochelle to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Chinon bus from?

La Rochelle to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Chinon train from?

La Rochelle to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Chinon?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €25 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Chinon bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Chinon train arrive?

La Rochelle to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Chinon is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from La Rochelle to Chinon.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Chinon?

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 663+ hotels available in Chinon.

La Rochelle to Chinon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
4h 4m
€38–69
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to NiortTer
2. Take the bus from Gare to place du Boël les halles146
3. Take the bus from place du Boël St-Charles to Statue de Rabelais115
6h 12m
€15–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Tours to ChinonTer
5h 38m
€32–51
Drive 175.4 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Chinon175.4 km
2h 45m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers723
2. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Porte de Mirebeau110
6h 4m
€19–24

La Rochelle to Chinon by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294.8 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Chinon, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Chinon via St Pierre Des Corps and Tours in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Statue de Rabelais via Gare Viaduc and Porte de Mirebeau in around 6h 4m.

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