There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to Chinon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- 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 train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
7h 21m€74–150Drive 356.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Chinoncar 356.4 km
4h 43m€56–80Bus
- 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 52m
Cherbourg to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €80.
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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Chinon via Caen, Le Mans and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Chinon is 445 km. The road distance is 356.4 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 train which takes 7h 21m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Chinon via Caen, Le Mans, and Tours in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Chinon via Rennes - Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 4, and Tours in around 9h 52m.
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 Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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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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