There are 4 ways to get from Orléans to Chinon by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Orleans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
2h 57m€31–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
3h 22m€18–28Drive 165.7 km
- Drive from Orléans to Chinoncar 165.7 km
1h 45m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Orleans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
2h 58m€61–88
Orléans to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orléans to Chinon is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Orléans to Chinon is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Orléans to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop and arriving at Chinon via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Orléans to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Orleans and arriving at Port Boulet via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Orléans and Chinon is 163 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.
The best way to get from Orléans to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Orléans to Chinon, including transfers.
Orléans to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop station.
Orléans to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.
The best way to get from Orléans to Chinon is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €17 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Orléans, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Chinon via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orleans to Chinon via Tours and Port Boulet in around 2h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Orléans to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Orléans to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to Chinon is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Orléans to Chinon.
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