There are 6 ways to get from Pons 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 Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
5h 59m€95–144Train, bus via Poitiers
cheapest- Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the train from Niort to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus 110
8h€35–58Bus
- Take the bus from Pons to Rochefortbus
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Toursbus 723
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
8h 45m€38–67Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Pons to Chinoncar 220.6 km
2h 40m€36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinonbus
6h 27m€55–109Train, bus via Niort
- Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the train from Niort to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
6h 34m€51–97
Pons to Chinon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pons to Chinon is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pons to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pons to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Pons and arriving at Chinon via Rochefort, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Pons to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Pons and arriving at Port Boulet via Saintes, Angouleme and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Pons and Chinon is 375 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Pons to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €95 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Pons to Chinon, including transfers.
Pons to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Pons station.
Pons to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Pons to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Pons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Pons to Chinon via Saintes, Angouleme, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pons to Chinon via Rochefort, Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 8h 45m.
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 Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Pons to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pons to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rochefort station.
Pons to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pons to Chinon is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pons to Chinon.
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