There are 4 ways to get from Châteauroux to Chinon by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
3h 57m€11–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 20m€3–39Train
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 26m€38–78Drive 127.1 km
- Drive from Châteauroux to Chinoncar 127.1 km
1h 58m€20–29
Châteauroux to Chinon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Chinon is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Chinon is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux Prefecture and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Chinon via Vierzon Ville and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Châteauroux and Chinon is 164 km. The road distance is 127.1 km.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Chinon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 57m and costs €11 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Châteauroux to Chinon, including transfers.
Châteauroux to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chateauroux Prefecture station.
Châteauroux to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Chinon is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €40 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Châteauroux, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Chateauroux to Chinon via Vierzon Ville and Tours in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Chinon via Tours in around 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chateauroux Prefecture to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Châteauroux to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Châteauroux to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Chinon is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Châteauroux to Chinon.
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