The average train between Calais and Chinon takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Chinon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Calais and Chinon. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Chinon at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 28m • 4 changes




11h 8m • 4 changes
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13h 27m • 4 changes




11h 8m • 4 changes




9h 7m • 4 changes
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20h 11m • 4 changes




6h 45m • 4 changes
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15h 13m • 4 changes
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15h 50m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Chinon station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Calais to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chinon station.
Book your Calais to Chinon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Chinon is 437 km. The road distance is 606 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chinon via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Tours in around 7h 47m.