There are 3 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Chinon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from St Malo to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
5h 20m€74–117Drive 283 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Malo to Chinoncar 283 km
3h 4m€54–78Train
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulettrain Ter
5h 23m€87–138
Saint-Malo to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Chinon is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Chinon is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Chinon. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Port Boulet via Rennes and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Chinon is 388 km. The road distance is 283 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Saint-Malo to Chinon, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Malo station.
Saint-Malo to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Chinon is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Saint-Malo to Chinon.
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What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Chinon via Rennes, Angers St Laud, and Port Boulet in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 St Malo to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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