There are 4 ways to get from Limoges to Chinon by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
5h 43m€57–108Train, bus via Châteauroux
cheapest- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
6h 12m€27–80Drive 182 km
- Drive from Limoges to Chinoncar 182 km
2h 55m€30–42Bus
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Porte de Mirebeaubus 110
6h 44m€31–40
Limoges to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Chinon is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV and LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Limoges and Chinon is 360 km. The road distance is 182 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Limoges to Chinon, including transfers.
Limoges to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
Limoges to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Chinon is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Limoges to Chinon.
There are 738+ hotels available in Chinon.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Limoges Benedictins to Statue de Rabelais via Poitiers, Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV, and LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet in around 6h 44m.
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 Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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