How to get to Gare de Châtellerault Train Station

Travel from Châtellerault city center to train station Chatellerault

Châtellerault is a pretty town in the Vienne Poitiers region with a strong heritage. Surrounded by the castles of the Loire and the lush plains of the River Vienne, Châtellerault has been famous for cutlery, sword-making, and other forms of steel production since Medieval times. It is a small city, but it is served by an excellent public transport system. There are five different bus service routes within the city - named A, B, C, D, and G - as well as the route 100 and 201 inter-urban coach services, which connect Châtellerault with other towns and villages in the region. Châtellerault station is the main train station in Châtellerault, and a primary regional hub on the Paris-Bordeaux line. Bus routes between Châtellerault station and the city center are efficient and frequent. Walking, driving, or taking a taxi are other possible options for getting from Châtellerault city center to the train station.

What is the best way to get to the train station Chatellerault from the city center?

For some travelers, buses are the best way to travel to the train station from Châtellerault city center. Bus routes B and C run directly from Berthelot and WIlson bus stops, at the southern edge of the city center, and Belgique bus stop, just across the river near the famous Henri IV Bridge, to Châtellerault​ station. These routes run between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and later during the summer months (June-September). For passengers who prefer to walk, get onto Rue Honore Limousin in the city center, then cross Rue Bourbon and continue until Boulevard de Blossac, the main motorway cutting through Châtellerault city center. Turn left and follow this until the overpass, taking a right to cross over, then turn left back onto Boulevard de Blossac after the bridge. Continue 100 meters then take the first right onto Avenue Adrien Treuille. Follow Avenue Adrien Treuille straight ahead, crossing Boulevard Sadi Carnot, directly to the station entrance.

How far is it from the city center to the train station Chatellerault?

Châtellerault train station is approximately half a mile (800 meters) east of the city center. The route taken by the buses, however, is not direct, skirting just south of the city center. Therefore, travelers coming from within the historic old town center may need to walk a few minutes south to one of the bus stops. By bus, passengers should allow about 15 minutes to reach the train station from within the city center. On foot, it should only take around ten minutes to walk from well-known sites in the city center (such as Cure de Saint Jacques Church) to the train station. From Henri IV Bridge and the Vienne River, allow 15 minutes to walk to the train station. Driving or taking a taxi should take less than ten minutes from the city center, depending on traffic. Châtellerault station is the only major passenger train station within Châtellerault.

How accessible is the train station Chatellerault for those with limited mobility?

The train station Chatellerault is fairly accessible for those with limited mobility. There is a dedicated passenger assistance staff at the station, and passengers with limited mobility can arrange personal assistance through the station and onto the train, in advance. There are wheelchair ramps to access the station's main entrance, as well as accessible elevators inside the station. There are wheelchair ramps and textured floor markings throughout the station, plus multiple accessible toilets and platform information available in Braille and through audio loops for visually-impaired passengers and those with limited hearing. Passengers with reduced mobility have a range of options to travel to the train station from Châtellerault city center. Most of the buses operated by Châtellerault's public transport service provider, TAC, have wheelchair access and priority areas. It's possible to arrange accessible private taxis from the city center.​

Local tips: train station Chatellerault​ points of interest

There are several points of interest around Châtellerault station. Passengers looking for what to do near the train station may like to visit the nearby Rene Descartes Middle School, named in honor of the famous philosopher who lived in the area. The easiest way to reach the station from the city center is to follow Boulevard de Blossac, which offers a prime photo opportunity passing the beautiful Châtellerault Town Hall, just after the overpass. Any hungry passengers wanting to pick up a snack for the train, or to taste some delicious local pastries and other products, can wander behind the station along Avenue du Marechal Leclerc and Rue de la Renaitrie, where a good collection of boutique bakeries, shops, and cafes are located. ​