There are 5 ways to get from Vannes to Chinon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train via Nantes
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 38m€60–126Bus
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 51m€27–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vannes to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to St Patricetrain Ter
7h 20m€31–59Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Vannes to Chinoncar 279.1 km
2h 53m€44–63Train
- Take the train from Vannes to Le Manstrain
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
5h 45m€72–146
Vannes to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vannes to Chinon is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 20m.
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 51m.
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 38m.
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 via Nantes which takes 5h 38m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 via Nantes which takes 5h 38m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 7h 51m.
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to Chinon via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 7h 51m.
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 Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to St Patrice
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vannes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Vannes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vannes to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vannes to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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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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