There are 5 ways to get from Rennes 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 Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulettrain Ter
3h 37m€71–108Drive 211.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Rennes to Chinoncar 211.4 km
2h 22m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Toursbus 1923
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
6h 57m€36–53Train, bus via Le Mans
- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
5h 16m€55–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Thouarstrain Ter
- Take the bus from gare sncf to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
6h 5m€48–78
Rennes to Chinon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Chinon via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Port Boulet via Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Rennes and Chinon is 247 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Rennes to Chinon, including transfers.
Rennes to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Chinon via Angers St Laud and Port Boulet in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Chinon via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 6h 57m.
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 Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Thouars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 05 49 210 400
- Website
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
Bus from gare sncf to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
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Booking & Getting There
Rennes to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Rennes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Chinon is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rennes to Chinon.
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