There are 4 ways to get from Chinon to Caen by train (TGV), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Port Boulet to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
4h 49m€85–133Drive 264.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Chinon to Caencar 264.6 km
3h 16m€43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Caentrain Ter
4h 59m€48–93Bus, train via Le Mans
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
5h 36m€48–92
Chinon to Caen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Caen is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Caen. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Caen via Angers St Laud and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Chinon and Caen is 337 km. The road distance is 264.6 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chinon to Caen, including transfers.
Chinon to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Port Boulet station.
Chinon to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Caen is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Chinon to Caen.
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What companies run services between Chinon, France and Caen, France?
You can take a vehicle from Chinon to Caen via Port Boulet, Angers St Laud, and Le Mans in around 4h 49m.
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 Port Boulet to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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