There are 5 ways to get from Loches to Chinon by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gare to Carrefour des 4 routesbus J
- Take the bus from Carrefour des 4 routes to Statue de Rabelaisbus Td
2h 25m€6Train
- Take the train from Loches to Joue-Les-Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Joue-Les-Tours to Chinontrain Ter
2h 30m€14–31Drive 61.7 km
- Drive from Loches to Chinoncar 61.7 km
1h 1m€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Loches to Chinontaxi 61.7 km
1h 1m€130–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Loches to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
2h 47m€16–29
Loches to Chinon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loches to Chinon is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Loches to Chinon is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Loches to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Gare and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Carrefour des 4 routes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Loches to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Loches and arriving at Chinon via Joue-Les-Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Loches and Chinon is 70 km. The road distance is 61.7 km.
The best way to get from Loches to Chinon without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €6.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Loches to Chinon, including transfers.
Loches to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare station.
Loches to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Loches station.
The best way to get from Loches to Chinon is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Loches, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelais via Carrefour des 4 routes in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Loches to Chinon via Joue-Les-Tours in around 2h 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 Loches to Joue-Les-Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Joue-Les-Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare to Carrefour des 4 routes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Carrefour des 4 routes to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Loches to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Taxis Pottier
- Phone
- +33 2 47 92 60 26
Desplaces Brice
- Phone
- +33 6 61 17 00 34
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More Questions & Answers
Loches to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Carrefour des 4 routes station.
Loches to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Joue-Les-Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loches to Chinon is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Loches to Chinon.
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