There are 5 ways to get from Nantes to Châteauroux by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nantes to Vierzon Villetrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Intercités / ...
3h 47m€65–109Bus via Tours
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724 / ...
- Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecturebus Autocar
6h€17–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 37m€37–86Drive 279 km
- Drive from Nantes to Châteaurouxcar 279 km
3h 54m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiersbus L7
- Take the bus from Poitiers Gare Routiere to Chateauroux Gare Routierebus Autocar
6h 53m€23–74
Nantes to Châteauroux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Châteauroux is to bus via Tours which costs €17 - €55 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Châteauroux is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Chateauroux Prefecture via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Chateauroux via Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Nantes and Châteauroux is 367 km. The road distance is 279 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Nantes to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Nantes to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare routière station.
Nantes to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Châteauroux is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Tours, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Chateauroux via Vierzon Ville in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Chateauroux Prefecture via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 6h.
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 Nantes to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Poitiers Gare Routiere to Chateauroux Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare de Poitiers station.
Nantes to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Châteauroux is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Nantes to Châteauroux.
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