There are 4 ways to get from Nevers to Chinon 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
best- Take the train from Nevers to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
3h 53m€80–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nevers to Bourgesbus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
6h 43m€37–63Drive 257.9 km
- Drive from Nevers to Chinoncar 257.9 km
2h 56m€42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Nevers to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 6m€40–76
Nevers to Chinon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nevers to Chinon is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nevers to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nevers to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Nevers and arriving at Chinon via Bourges and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nevers to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Nevers and arriving at Port Boulet via Saumur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Nevers and Chinon is 305 km. The road distance is 257.9 km.
The best way to get from Nevers to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Nevers to Chinon, including transfers.
Nevers to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Nevers station.
Nevers to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nevers station.
The best way to get from Nevers to Chinon is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Nevers, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France and Chinon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nevers to Saumur every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nevers to Chinon via Bourges and Tours in around 6h 43m.
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 Nevers to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
Nevers to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourges station.
Nevers to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevers to Chinon is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Nevers to Chinon.
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