There are 4 ways to get from Alençon to Chinon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Alencon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
3h 37m€32–63Drive 159.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Alençon to Chinoncar 159.7 km
2h 16m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Alencon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulettrain Ter
3h 51m€66–103Train, bus via Le Mans
- Take the train from Alencon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
4h 20m€30–59
Alençon to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alençon to Chinon is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Alençon to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Alençon to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at Port Boulet via Le Mans and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Alençon and Chinon is 208 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.
The best way to get from Alençon to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Alençon to Chinon, including transfers.
Alençon to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
Alençon to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alençon to Chinon is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Alençon to Chinon.
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What companies run services between Alençon, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Alencon to Chinon via Le Mans, Angers St Laud, and Port Boulet in around 3h 51m.
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 Alencon to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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