There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Sancerre by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Bourgestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De Verdunbus
5h 42m€36–71Bus, train via Bourges
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Bourgestrain Ter
- Take the bus from gare SNCF to Avenue de Verdunbus 110
5h 42m€30–61Train
- Take the train from Saumur to Neverstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nevers to Tracy Sancerretrain Ter
5h 47m€101–160Drive 221.1 km
- Drive from Chinon to Sancerrecar 221.1 km
2h 34m€36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Bourgesbus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De Verdunbus
6h 33m€34–58
Chinon to Sancerre by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Sancerre is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Sancerre is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Tours and Bourges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Tracy Sancerre via Saumur and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Chinon and Sancerre is 236 km. The road distance is 221.1 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Sancerre without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Chinon to Sancerre, including transfers.
Chinon to Sancerre bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Sancerre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Sancerre is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Sancerre, France?
You can take a vehicle from Chinon to Sancerre via Port Boulet, Saumur, Nevers, and Tracy Sancerre in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Tours and Bourges in around 6h 33m.
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 Tours to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Tracy Sancerre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- 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
Bus from Tours to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chinon to Sancerre bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Sancerre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Sancerre is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Chinon to Sancerre.
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