There are 4 ways to get from Limoges to Chinon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
5h 39m€59–123Drive 182 km
cheapest- Drive from Limoges to Chinoncar 182 km
2h 55m€28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Toursbus
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
6h 5m€34–91Bus
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Chinon is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €28 - €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.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Chinon via Vierzon Ville and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Limoges and Chinon is 361 km. The road distance is 182 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
The best way to get from Limoges to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Chinon via Vierzon Ville and Tours in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, 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 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
- Phone
- 05 49 210 400
- Website
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
Bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Porte de Mirebeau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
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More Questions & Answers
Limoges to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Limoges to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Chinon is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Limoges to Chinon.
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