There are 4 ways to get from Nantes 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
best- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
3h 10m€41–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
5h 7m€20–45Drive 155.2 km
- Drive from Nantes to Chinoncar 155.2 km
2h 18m€25–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelaisbus Tf
4h 24m€30–56
Nantes to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Chinon is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Chinon via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Nantes and Chinon is 245 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Nantes to Chinon, including transfers.
Nantes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Nantes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Chinon is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Chinon via Tours in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Chinon via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 4, and Tours in around 5h 7m.
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 Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- 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
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Nantes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Nantes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Chinon is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Nantes to Chinon.
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