There are 4 ways to get from Caen 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 Caen to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 38m€49–92Drive 264.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Chinoncar 264.5 km
3h 16m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Caen 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
4h 48m€85–136Train, bus via Le Mans
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
5h 17m€49–92
Caen to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Chinon is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Chinon is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Port Boulet via Le Mans and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Caen and Chinon is 312 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Caen to Chinon, including transfers.
Caen to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Chinon is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Caen to Chinon.
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Chinon via Le Mans, Angers St Laud, and Port Boulet in around 4h 48m.
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 Caen to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- 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 Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- 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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