There are 5 ways to get from Rennes 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 Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
5h 1m€48–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
6h 30m€27–47Drive 211.4 km
- Drive from Rennes to Chinoncar 211.4 km
2h 22m€33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to St Patricetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelaisbus Tf
5h 29m€47–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rennes to Toursbus 1923
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
6h 50m€29–59
Rennes to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes station to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Chinon via Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Chinon via Le Mans and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Rennes and Chinon is 310 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Rennes to Chinon, including transfers.
Rennes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus Station.
Rennes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Chinon via Le Mans and Tours in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Chinon via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €33
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–18
Train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angers St Laud to St Patrice
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.
Rennes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Chinon is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rennes to Chinon.
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