There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral by train, bus, 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 via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 22m€46–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 58m€3–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 46m€12–51Drive 185.9 km
- Drive from Chinon to Chartres Cathedralcar 185.9 km
2h 46m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 30m€38–76
Chinon to Chartres Cathedral by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chartres Pole D'echanges via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chartres via Tours and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Chinon and Chartres Cathedral is 272 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 22m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.
Chinon to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 22m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €50 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral via Tours, Le Mans, and Chartres in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral via Tours and Chartres Pole D'echanges in around 4h 58m.
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 Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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 Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from 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 Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- 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 Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Chinon to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral.
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