There are 4 ways to get from Chinon to Nantes by train (TGV), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
2h 14m€56–82Drive 154.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Chinon to Nantescar 154.7 km
2h 20m€25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Statue de Rabelais to Garebus Tf
- Take the train from St Patrice to Nantestrain Ter
3h 24m€30–53Bus, train via Tours
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain Ter
3h 47m€33–73
Chinon to Nantes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Nantes is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Nantes is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Nantes via Saumur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Chinon and Nantes is 162 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Chinon to Nantes, including transfers.
Chinon to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Chinon to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Nantes is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Chinon to Nantes.
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What companies run services between Chinon, France and Nantes, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saumur to Nantes hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 1h 5m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily.
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 Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Patrice to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Statue de Rabelais to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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