There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 33m€49–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
5h 37m€21–49Drive 211.4 km
- Drive from Rennes to Chinoncar 211.4 km
2h 22m€33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to St Patricetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelaisbus Tf
5h 29m€42–82
Rennes to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Chinon is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 37m.
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 station to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Rennes - Bus Station and arriving at Chinon via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Chinon via Le Mans and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Rennes and Chinon is 310 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 4h 33m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rennes to Chinon, including transfers.
Rennes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rennes - Bus 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 4h 33m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Chinon via Le Mans and Tours in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Chinon via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 5h 37m.
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to St Patrice
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Rennes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans 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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