There are 4 ways to get from Descartes to Chinon by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Port De Piles to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
2h 19m€41–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Carrefour des 4 routesbus H
- Take the bus from Carrefour des 4 routes to Statue de Rabelaisbus Td
2h 21m€6Drive 45.3 km
- Drive from Descartes to Chinoncar 45.3 km
50 min€7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Descartes to Chinontaxi 45.3 km
50 min€100–120
Descartes to Chinon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Descartes to Chinon is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Descartes to Chinon is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Descartes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Pierre Ballue and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Carrefour des 4 routes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Descartes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Port De Piles and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Descartes and Chinon is 106 km. The road distance is 45.3 km.
The best way to get from Descartes to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Descartes to Chinon, including transfers.
Descartes to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pierre Ballue station.
Descartes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Port De Piles station.
The best way to get from Descartes to Chinon is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Descartes, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Descartes to Chinon via Port De Piles and Tours in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierre Ballue to Statue de Rabelais via Carrefour des 4 routes in around 2h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Port De Piles to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Pierre Ballue to Carrefour des 4 routes
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Carrefour des 4 routes to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- €100–120
Desplaces Brice
- Phone
- +33 6 61 17 00 34
Taxis Pottier
- Phone
- +33 2 47 92 60 26
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More Questions & Answers
Descartes to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Carrefour des 4 routes station.
Descartes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Descartes to Chinon is 45 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Descartes to Chinon.
There are 789+ hotels available in Chinon.