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

The cheapest way to get from Pons to Chinon is to train and bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pons to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Pons and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Pons to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Pons and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Rochefort, Gare Viaduc and Porte de Mirebeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Pons and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Pons to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Pons and arriving at Chinon via Saintes, Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Pons to Chinon?

The distance between Pons and Chinon is 365 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pons to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Pons to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pons to Chinon bus from?

Pons to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Pons station.

Where do I catch the Pons to Chinon train from?

Pons to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Pons to Chinon?

The best way to get from Pons to Chinon is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Pons to Chinon bus arrive?

Pons to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Where does the Pons to Chinon train arrive?

Pons to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Pons to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pons to Chinon is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Pons to Chinon.

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 461+ hotels available in Chinon.

Pons to Chinon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pons to Chinon by train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
6h 20m
€59–128
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare to place du Boël les hallesbus 146
3. Take the bus from place du Boël St-Charles to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
7h 55m
€22–40
Drive 220.6 km
1. Drive from Pons to Chinoncar 220.6 km
2h 39m
€34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pons to Rochefortbus
2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Poitiersbus 723
3. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Porte de Mirebeaubus 110
9h 4m
€30–44

Pons to Chinon by train

4Weekly Trains

6h 20mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 365 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Pons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Chinon, France?

You can take a train from Pons to Chinon via Saintes, Angouleme, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pons to Statue de Rabelais via Rochefort, Gare Viaduc, and Porte de Mirebeau in around 9h 4m.

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