There are 5 ways to get from Sancerre to Chinon by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Bourgesbus
- Take the train from Bourges to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
5h 25m€36–71Bus, train via Bourges
cheapest- Take the bus from Avenue de Verdun to gare SNCFbus 110
- Take the train from Bourges to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
5h 25m€30–62Train
- Take the train from Tracy Sancerre to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
5h 37m€101–163Drive 221.5 km
- Drive from Sancerre to Chinoncar 221.5 km
2h 33m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Bourgesbus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
6h 15m€34–58
Sancerre to Chinon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sancerre to Chinon is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sancerre to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sancerre to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun and arriving at Chinon via Bourges and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sancerre to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Tracy Sancerre and arriving at Port Boulet via Nevers and Saumur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Sancerre and Chinon is 236 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.
The best way to get from Sancerre to Chinon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Sancerre to Chinon, including transfers.
Sancerre to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun station.
Sancerre to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tracy Sancerre station.
The best way to get from Sancerre to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Sancerre, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Sancerre to Chinon via Tracy Sancerre, Nevers, Saumur, and Port Boulet in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Chinon via Bourges and Tours in around 6h 15m.
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 Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tracy Sancerre to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Sancerre to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourges station.
Sancerre to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sancerre to Chinon is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Sancerre to Chinon.
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