There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Chinon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
6h 50m€71–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
9h 35m€21–50Drive 356.4 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Chinoncar 356.4 km
4h 43m€57–81Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- 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
6h 59m€109–177Train, bus via Le Mans
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- 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
7h 27m€72–132
Cherbourg to Chinon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon is to bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Chinon via Rennes - Bus Station, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Port Boulet via Caen, Le Mans and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Chinon is 443 km. The road distance is 356.4 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cherbourg to Chinon, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Chinon bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Chinon via Rennes - Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Chinon via Caen, Le Mans, Angers St Laud, and Port Boulet in around 6h 59m.
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 Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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 Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Chinon bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Chinon is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cherbourg to Chinon.
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