There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Châteauroux by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- 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 Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
4h 8m€69–104Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chinon to Châteauroux128.2 km
2h 28m€9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
4h 9m€33–67Drive 127.6 km
- Drive from Chinon to Châteaurouxcar 127.6 km
1h 58m€21–30
Chinon to Châteauroux by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €20 - €30.
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 Port Boulet and arriving at Chateauroux via Tours and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Chinon and Châteauroux is 162 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €3 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 Port Boulet station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Châteauroux is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €3 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a bus from Chinon to Chateauroux Prefecture via Tours in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chinon to Chateauroux via Port Boulet, Tours, and Vierzon Ville in around 4h 8m.
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 Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chinon to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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.