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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Argentan

    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 56m
    €32–72

  2. Drive  178.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caen to Chartres Cathedralcar car 178.1 km
    2h 42m
    €28–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Caen to Evreux - Normandietrain train 3338 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus 211
    4h 51m
    €29–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3304 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain train Ter
    3h 58m
    €54–107

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus bus 774 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus bus Autocar
    7h 7m
    €33–50

Caen to Chartres Cathedral by train, bus, and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Chartres Cathedral via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare Montparnasse, and Chartres in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Chartres Cathedral via Paris, Pont de Sèvres, Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, and Chartres Gare Rue Nicole in around 7h 7m.

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