There are 4 ways to get from Chinon to Carnac by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tours
best- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 25m€66–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auraybus
9h 23m€32–69Drive 311.2 km
- Drive from Chinon to Carnaccar 311.2 km
3h 13m€49–71Train
- Take the train from St Patrice to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 49m€52–108
Chinon to Carnac by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Carnac is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Carnac is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Carnac via Gare de Tours 5, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Auray. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Auray via Tours and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Chinon and Carnac is 417 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Carnac without a car is to train via Tours which takes 7h 25m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Chinon to Carnac, including transfers.
Chinon to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Carnac is to train via Tours which takes 7h 25m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Chinon to Carnac via Tours, Nantes, Auray, and Auray in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Carnac via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Auray in around 9h 23m.
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 Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Patrice to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chinon to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Carnac is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Chinon to Carnac.
There are 2813+ hotels available in Carnac.









