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How to get fromCaen to Chartres Cathedralby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Chartres Cathedral 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 Dreux Gare Routiere to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus bus
    3h 52m
    €35–66

  2. Drive  178.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caen to Chartres Cathedralcar car 178.1 km
    2h 42m
    €29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus bus Autocar
    6h 50m
    €37–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain train Ter / ...
    4h 4m
    €50–89

Caen to Chartres Cathedral by train, bus, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Chartres Cathedral via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, La Défense, Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Marceau, Gare Montparnasse, Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, and Chartres Gare Rue Nicole in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Chartres Cathedral via Le Mans and Chartres in around 4h 4m.

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