There are 4 ways to get from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus 417 / ...
- Take the train from Nogent Le Rotrou to Chartrestrain Ter
3h 6m€20–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to CONDE-SUR-HUISNE - Gare Sncfbus 417
- Take the bus from Conde Sur Huisne to Chartresbus Autocar
4h 27m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Alencon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
3h 15m€34–57Drive 114.7 km
- Drive from Alençon to Chartres Cathedralcar 114.7 km
1h 40m€22–32
Alençon to Chartres Cathedral by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Gare Sncf and arriving at Chartres via Conde Sur Huisne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at Chartres via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Alençon and Chartres Cathedral is 151 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 6m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.
Alençon to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Gare Sncf station.
Alençon to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
The best way to get from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Alençon, France and Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Alencon to Chartres Cathedral via Le Mans and Chartres in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Sncf to Chartres Cathedral via Conde Sur Huisne and Chartres in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nogent Le Rotrou to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
Bus from Gare Sncf to CONDE-SUR-HUISNE - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
Bus from Conde Sur Huisne to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Alençon to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at CONDE-SUR-HUISNE - Gare Sncf station.
Alençon to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alençon to Chartres Cathedral is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Alençon to Chartres Cathedral.
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