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

The cheapest way to get from Pons to Chinon is to bus which costs €35 - €45 and takes 8h 4m.

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 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 Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Pons to Chinon?

The distance between Pons and Chinon is 475 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 9m and costs €55 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Pons to Chinon, including transfers.

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 Pons station.

Train or bus from Pons to Chinon?

The best way to get from Pons to Chinon is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 8h 4m.

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 Bordeaux St Jean 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 651+ 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 Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
6h 9m
€56–209
Drive 220.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pons to Chinoncar 220.6 km
2h 39m
€34–49
Train, bus
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
€45–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Niortbus
2. Take the bus from Gare to place du Boël St-Charlesbus
3. Take the bus from place du Boël St-Charles to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
8h 4m
€35–41

Pons to Chinon by train

4Weekly Trains

6h 9mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Pons to Chinon via Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pons to Statue de Rabelais via Saintes, Saintes, Niort, Gare, and place du Boël St-Charles in around 8h 4m.

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