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Galerie de l'Apocalypse
Museum inside the château showing the Apocalypse Tapestry and other historic works. Essential for medieval art and local history.
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chinon to Angers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chinon to Angers will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chinon for Angers every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Trains from Chinon to Angers run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 20:11 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Museum inside the château showing the Apocalypse Tapestry and other historic works. Essential for medieval art and local history.
Fine arts museum in a historic complex, with paintings, sculpture and exhibitions tracing Angers from antiquity to the present.
Museum devoted to sculptor David d'Angers, set in a converted abbey church and filled with dramatic plaster models and monuments.
Main square framed by elegant buildings, fountains and terraces. A central meeting point and a practical base for exploring Angers on foot.
Historic square near the cathedral, admired for timbered houses, café-lined edges and one of the most atmospheric corners of old Angers.
Broad riverside promenade and green park on the Maine, popular for walks, picnics and open views back towards the city.
Rillauds d’Anjou are pork belly or breast cubes slowly confit until tender and browned. They are a classic Anjou charcuterie, often eaten warm or cold with local wine.
Quernons d’Ardoise are blue-grey chocolate sweets with nougatine and almond, created in Angers. Their slate-like look nods to the region’s historic roofing stone.
Pâté aux prunes is a traditional Anjou tart made with plums baked in pastry. It balances fruit acidity and sweetness and is strongly associated with local home baking.
Contemporary dining in a refined setting, known for careful seasonal cooking and polished presentation near the historic centre.
Upscale restaurant in a grand historic setting, focused on refined French cuisine and an extensive wine experience.
Casual crêperie popular for galettes, crêpes and cider. A dependable informal stop in the city centre.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and everyday meals stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
Official public transport app
Angers Saint-Laud -> Place du Ralliement, Angers
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chinon to Angers by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Angers, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chinon to Angers trains use the Gare de Chinon to Angers Saint-Laud station pair. Use this guide to compare Chinon and Angers train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Chinon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Part des Anges, Le Chapeau Rouge
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Chinon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Chinon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Chinon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Chinon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Chinon: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Diderot, Best Western Hotel de France, Ibis Styles Chinon.
Angers Saint-Laud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Ker Juliet, Selecta, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are an ATM machine is located outside the station near the post office and another ATM under the wooden staircase in front of the sales area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:30, Sat: 10:00 - 17:30, Sun: 13:00 - 18:30.
Available at Angers Saint-Laud: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Angers Saint-Laud: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Angers Saint-Laud: The station is fully accessible, including staff assistance, step-free access throughout the station and magnetic induction loop for people with hearing impairments.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Champagne, Citotel Univers, Grand Hotel de la Gare Angers.
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