The average train between Nantes and Chinon takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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 4 times a day between Nantes and Chinon. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Chinon at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Chinon station via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Nantes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chinon station.
Book your Nantes to Chinon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Chinon is 135.6 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Chinon via Tours in around 3h 10m.