There are 3 ways to get from Chartres to Chinon by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 42m€33–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routièrebus 434
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 50m€6–48Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Chartres to Chinoncar 190.5 km
2h 42m€31–45
Chartres to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Chinon is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Chartres and Chinon is 219 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Chartres to Chinon, including transfers.
Chartres to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pôle d'échanges station.
Chartres to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare routière station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Chinon is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Chartres to Chinon.
There are 717+ hotels available in Chinon.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to Chinon via Gare routière and Tours in around 4h 50m.
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 Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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