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How to get fromCaen to Chartresby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Chartres by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Argentantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Argentan to Dreuxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus bus 1
    3h 48m
    €35–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus 216 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus 211
    6h 27m
    €23–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus bus 774 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train Ter
    5h 32m
    €35–56

  4. Drive  178.7 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Chartrescar car 178.7 km
    2h 44m
    €29–42

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3318 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain train Ter
    3h 52m
    €60–98

Caen to Chartres by train and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Chartres via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Pôle d'échanges via Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop, Gare Routiere, Gare Routiere, Gare Routiere, and Gare routière in around 6h 27m.

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