There are 4 ways to get from Loches 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, bus
best- Take the train from Loches to Joue-Les-Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Joue-Les-Tours to Chinon-Lep-Cugnotbus Autocar
2h 42m€15–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 800
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
2h 59m€6–26Drive 61.7 km
- Drive from Loches to Chinoncar 61.7 km
1h 1m€10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Loches to Chinontaxi 61.7 km
1h 1m€140–170
Loches to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loches to Chinon is to drive which costs €9 - €15 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Loches to Chinon is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €9 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Loches to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Loches and Chinon is 83 km. The road distance is 61.7 km.
The best way to get from Loches to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Loches to Chinon, including transfers.
Loches to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare SNCF station.
Loches to Chinon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare Routière station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loches to Chinon is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Loches to Chinon.
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What companies run services between Loches, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Chinon via Gare Routière and Tours in around 2h 59m.
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 Loches to Joue-Les-Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Joue-Les-Tours to Chinon-Lep-Cugnot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- €140–170
Desplaces Brice
- Phone
- +33 6 61 17 00 34
Taxis Pottier
- Phone
- +33 2 47 92 60 26
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