There are 6 ways to get from Chartres to Châteauroux by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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 Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
- Take the train from Orleans to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
4h€27–53Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chartres to Châteauroux214.3 km
2h 49m€14Bus, train via Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Orleans Av De Parisbus Autocar
- Take the train from Orleans to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
4h 10m€27–70Bus
- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Orleans Av De Parisbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Chateaurouxbus Autocar
5h 30m€26–55Drive 213.5 km
- Drive from Chartres to Châteaurouxcar 213.5 km
2h 9m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Ter
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain Intercités
4h 26m€58–121
Chartres to Châteauroux by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chartres Pole D'echanges and arriving at Chateauroux via Orleans Av De Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Chateauroux via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Place d'Italie and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Chartres and Châteauroux is 220 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Chartres to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Chartres to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Pole D'echanges station.
Chartres to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Chateauroux via Orleans Av De Paris in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chartres to Chateauroux via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Place d'Italie, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 4h 26m.
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 Orleans to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Orleans to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Orleans Av De Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Orleans Av De Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Orleans Av De Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Orleans Av De Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chartres to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Orleans Av De Paris station.
Chartres to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Châteauroux is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Chartres to Châteauroux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









