There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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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 Chartrestrain Ter
4h 19m€79–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 58m€3–48Drive 185.9 km
- Drive from Chinon to Chartres Cathedralcar 185.9 km
2h 46m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 42m€33–68Bus, 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 Chartrestrain Ter
5h 6m€41–82
Chinon to Chartres Cathedral by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €29 - €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 Port Boulet and arriving at Chartres via Angers St Laud and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Chinon and Chartres Cathedral is 296 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 Port Boulet station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €75 - €130. 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 vehicle from Chinon to Chartres Cathedral via Port Boulet, Angers St Laud, Le Mans, and Chartres in around 4h 19m. 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
- 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
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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 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 Angers St Laud 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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