What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Chinon?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Chinon is to bus and train which costs €17 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Chinon?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Chinon?

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 Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Paris to Chinon?

The distance between Paris and Chinon is 272 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Chinon without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Chinon?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Paris to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Chinon bus from?

Paris to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Chinon train from?

Paris to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Paris to Chinon?

The best way to get from Paris to Chinon is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €75 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Paris to Chinon bus arrive?

Paris to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Chinon train arrive?

Paris to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tours station.

Can I drive from Paris to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Chinon is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Paris to Chinon.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Chinon?

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 666+ hotels available in Chinon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
3h 8m
€38–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
5h 35m
€11–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris to Toursbus FlixBus S703 / ...
2. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
5h 15m
€17–52
Drive 285.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Chinoncar 285.5 km
2h 57m
€45–64
Train via Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays D'Auvergne
1. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 13m
€47–102

Paris to Chinon by train

42Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.3 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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 in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Chinon via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 5h 35m.

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