There are 4 ways to get from Vannes 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 Vannes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
5h 23m€61–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
7h 12m€28–66Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Vannes to Chinoncar 279.1 km
2h 53m€44–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Vannes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelaisbus Tf
6h 6m€53–102
Vannes to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to Chinon is to bus which costs €28 - €70 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Vannes to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Vannes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at Chinon via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Vannes and arriving at Chinon via Nantes and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Vannes and Chinon is 380 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.
The best way to get from Vannes to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Vannes to Chinon, including transfers.
Vannes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
The best way to get from Vannes to Chinon is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Vannes, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Vannes to Chinon via Nantes and Tours in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to Chinon via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 4, and Tours in around 7h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Vannes to Chinon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Vannes to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vannes to Chinon is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Vannes to Chinon.
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