There are 5 ways to get from Quimper to Chinon by train (TGV), 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 Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
5h 25m€99–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
9h 20m€33–66Train, bus via Bressuire
- Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Bressuirebus L7
- Take the bus from lycée Jean Moulin to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
9h 6m€52–108Drive 396.4 km
- Drive from Quimper to Chinoncar 396.4 km
4h 5m€64–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
6h 43m€77–149
Quimper to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quimper to Chinon is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Quimper to Chinon is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Quimper station to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Quimper - Bus Station and arriving at Chinon via Nantes, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Quimper to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at Port Boulet via Nantes and Saumur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Quimper and Chinon is 416 km. The road distance is 396.4 km.
The best way to get from Quimper to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Quimper to Chinon, including transfers.
Quimper to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Quimper - Bus Station.
Quimper to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Quimper station.
The best way to get from Quimper to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Quimper, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Quimper to Chinon via Nantes, Saumur, and Port Boulet in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Chinon via Nantes, Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 9h 20m.
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 Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Quimper to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- 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 Gare routière to Gare de Bressuire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Quimper to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Quimper to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quimper to Chinon is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Quimper to Chinon.
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