There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to Chinon by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
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 bus from Tours to Chinonbus
7h 29m€65–146Bus
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 37m€22–56Drive 356.4 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Chinoncar 356.4 km
4h 43m€56–81
Cherbourg to Chinon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Chinon is to bus which costs €22 - €60 and takes 9h 37m.
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 37m.
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 7h 29m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Chinon is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cherbourg to Chinon.
There are 763+ hotels available in Chinon.
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 37m.
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
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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