The average train between Madrid and Chartres takes 18h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Chartres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Chartres at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 18h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Chartres station via Barcelona-Sants station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
Madrid to Chartres train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
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The distance between Madrid and Chartres is 982.9 km. The road distance is 1150 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Chartres via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 6m.