There are 5 ways to get from Chinon to Vannes by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
4h 45m€79–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannesbus
7h 37m€23–52Drive 280 km
- Drive from Chinon to Vannescar 280 km
2h 53m€45–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Statue de Rabelais to Garebus Tf
- Take the train from St Patrice to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
5h 51m€54–93Bus, train via Tours
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
6h 14m€56–113
Chinon to Vannes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Vannes is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Vannes is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Vannes via Gare de Tours 5, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Vannes via Saumur and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Chinon and Vannes is 297 km. The road distance is 280 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Vannes without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chinon to Vannes, including transfers.
Chinon to Vannes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Vannes is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a vehicle from Chinon to Vannes via Port Boulet, Saumur, and Nantes in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Vannes via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 37m.
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 Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Patrice to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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Booking & Getting There
Chinon to Vannes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Vannes is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Chinon to Vannes.
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