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About the train journey from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux
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The train from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux usually takes 2 hours 34 minutes on average to travel 38 miles (61 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 1 hour 39 minutes. You can expect to find 8 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between St-Amand-Montrond—Orval and Châteauroux, you’ll need to make 1 change on your way to Châteauroux. The route to Châteauroux is operated by SNCF, the French national train operator. You're likely to travel on a TER regional train or Intercités service during your journey, both of which offer modern comfortable seating.
To help you get the best train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux in our Journey Planner. Just remember, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Châteauroux, including FAQs, timetables with first and last train times and tips on booking cheap train tickets. If you’re ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.
St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux by train
| First train | 06:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:32 | |
| Departure station | St-Amand-Montrond—Orval | |
| Arrival station | Châteauroux | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 38 miles (61 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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FAQs about the train journey from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux
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SNCF trains from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux
SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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Cheap train tickets from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from St-Amand-Montrond—Orval to Châteauroux by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.