There are 6 ways to get from Saumur to Chinon by train, bus, taxi, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Saumur to St Patricetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelaisbus Tf
2h 19m€8–12Drive 29.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Saumur to Chinoncar 29.7 km
32 min€5–7Train, taxi
- Take the train from Saumur to Port Boulettrain Ter
- Take the taxi from Port Boulet to Chinontaxi
26 min€33–45Train, bus via Tours
- Take the train from Saumur to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
2h 29m€14–33Bus
- Take the bus from Saumur to Thouarsbus Autocar
- Take the bus from gare sncf to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
2h 52m€11–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saumur to Chinontaxi 29.7 km
32 min€60–75
Saumur to Chinon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saumur to Chinon is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Saumur to Chinon is to train and taxi which takes 26 min and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Saumur to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via gare sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Saumur and Chinon is 69 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.
The best way to get from Saumur to Chinon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs €8 - €12.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Saumur to Chinon, including transfers.
Saumur to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to Chinon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Thouars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saumur to Chinon is 30 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Saumur to Chinon.
There are 730+ hotels available in Chinon.
What companies run services between Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Saumur to Statue de Rabelais via gare sncf in around 2h 52m.
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 Saumur to St Patrice
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- €30–75
A.B.S Taxi Foucher
- Phone
- +33 6 07 79 79 33
Anjou Loire Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 86 67 52 53
- Website
- anjou-loire-taxi.fr
A.B.S Taxi Foucher
- Phone
- +33 6 07 79 79 33
Anjou Loire Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 86 67 52 53
- Website
- anjou-loire-taxi.fr
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