There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Chinon 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
2h 55m€82–118Bus via Tours
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 45m€19–43Drive 286 km
- Drive from Paris to Chinoncar 286 km
2h 57m€46–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
2h 55m€47–78Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toursbus N765 / ...
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 55m€23–43
Paris to Chinon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Chinon is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Chinon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Chinon via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Port Boulet via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Paris and Chinon is 283 km. The road distance is 286 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Paris to Chinon, including transfers.
Paris to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Paris to Chinon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Tours, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chinon via Tours and Port Boulet in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Chinon via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- 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)
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
Paris to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Paris to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Chinon is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Paris to Chinon.
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