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Compare train for Montauban to Châteauroux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montauban to Châteauroux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€56 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montauban to Châteauroux
Compare the available ways to get from Montauban to Châteauroux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montauban to Châteauroux:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montauban to Châteauroux costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Montauban to Châteauroux by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Montauban to Châteauroux is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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4:44 PM 4h12 Montauban 8:56 PM Châteauroux €110 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:44 PM 4h12 Montauban 8:56 PM Châteauroux €110 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:44 PM 4h12 Montauban 8:56 PM Châteauroux €110 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:04 AM 4h13 Montauban 3:17 PM Châteauroux €110 1 One-way 0 transfers.png)
12:04 PM 4h17 Montauban 4:21 PM Châteauroux €110 1 One-way 0 transfers.png)
6:57 PM 12h19 Montauban 7:16 AM Châteauroux €111 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montauban to Châteauroux:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montauban to Châteauroux costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Châteauroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montauban and Châteauroux as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montauban station and arrive in Châteauroux.
- Buses mostly depart from Montauban, Rue des Frères Montgolfier and arrive in Déols, Avenue Le Corbusier (Châteauroux - Mach36).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Châteauroux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER REMI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Châteauroux by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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