There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Châteauroux by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecturebus Autocar
3h 41m€11–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecturebus Autocar
3h 53m€3–38Train
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
3h 57m€37–77Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chinon to Châteauroux128.2 km
2h 28m€9Drive 127.6 km
- Drive from Chinon to Châteaurouxcar 127.6 km
1h 58m€20–29
Chinon to Châteauroux by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chateauroux Prefecture via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chateauroux via Tours and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Chinon and Châteauroux is 163 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €11 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chinon to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Chinon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €40 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Chinon to Chateauroux via Tours and Vierzon Ville in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Chateauroux Prefecture via Tours in around 3h 53m.
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 Chinon to Tours
- 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
Train from Chinon to Tours
- 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
Train from Tours to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chinon to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chinon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Châteauroux is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chinon to Châteauroux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chinon and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.