There are 5 ways to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
4h 13m€49–96Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chartres to Caen179.8 km
3h 18m€10–18Bus
- Take the bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Groupbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m€40–66Train
- Take the train from Dreux to Argentantrain 3421 / ...
- Take the train from Argentan to Caentrain Ter
4h 29m€33–65Drive 177.2 km
- Drive from Chartres Cathedral to Caencar 177.2 km
2h 40m€28–40
Chartres Cathedral to Caen by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres Cathedral to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Duroc and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres Cathedral to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Caen via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Chartres Cathedral and Caen is 290 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.
The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen, including transfers.
Chartres Cathedral to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole station.
Chartres Cathedral to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Caen, France?
You can take a vehicle from Chartres Cathedral to Caen via Chartres and Le Mans in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chartres Cathedral to Caen - Bus Station via Chartres Gare Rue Nicole, Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, Duroc, Porte des Ternes - Anny Flore, and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dreux to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Argentan to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chartres to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres Cathedral to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group station.
Chartres Cathedral to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres Cathedral to Caen is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chartres Cathedral to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres Cathedral and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.