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Château de Chenonceau
The château interiors function as a museum of art, furniture and royal history, with notable rooms overlooking the Cher.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tours to Chenonceaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Chenonceaux will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 2 trains from Tours to Chenonceaux, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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 Tours to Chenonceaux run on average 9 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 19m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 6:28 |
Last train 21:16 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Tours to Chenonceaux trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:29 Tours | 0h26 | 17:55 Chenonceaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:29 Tours | 0h26 | 18:55 Chenonceaux | 0 changesdirect | |
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The château interiors function as a museum of art, furniture and royal history, with notable rooms overlooking the Cher.
Small gallery within the château presenting paintings and decorative works that enrich the story of the estate and its owners.
Educational exhibition area on the estate focusing on the château’s history, restoration and daily life through displays and interpretation.
Formal riverside garden laid out for Diane de Poitiers, admired for symmetry, flowerbeds and classic château views.
Refined garden created for Catherine de Médicis, offering elegant terraces and one of the best perspectives on the château.
Tree-lined maze within the estate, enjoyable for families and visitors seeking a playful walk beyond the main palace route.
Soft, creamy Loire Valley goat’s cheese, often from nearby Touraine. A regional staple prized for its fresh tang and ash-coated rind.
Rillettes from Tours are slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in fat. Rich, rustic and closely associated with the wider Touraine area.
A light Loire river fish stew, traditionally using pike-perch or perch with butter, wine and shallots. It reflects classic river cuisine of Touraine.
Refined château restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine in an elegant historic setting close to the gardens.
Established hotel restaurant offering polished regional cooking and a calm dining room in the centre of Chenonceaux.
Traditional restaurant near the château with classic Touraine dishes, local wines and a relaxed bistro feel.
Moderate for the Loire Valley: dining is reasonable, but hotels near Château de Chenonceau can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change for cafés is fine; taxis may be rounded up.
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Most Tours to Chenonceaux trains use the Tours to Chenonceaux station pair. Use this guide to compare Tours and Chenonceaux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
Chenonceaux has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Chenonceaux.
Available at Chenonceaux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chenonceaux: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Auberge du Bon Laboureur, Hotel La Roseraie.
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