There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
6h 29m€98–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
- Take the bus from Orléans to Saintesbus N1703
7h 36m€34–55Drive 379.8 km
- Drive from Chartres to Charente-Maritimecar 379.8 km
4h 11m€59–85Train via Nantes
- Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 34m€91–191Train, bus
- Take the train from Chartres to Massy Palaiseau RER Ctrain 434C / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m€55–98
Chartres to Charente-Maritime by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from Viollette Médiathèque and arriving at Saintes via Orléans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Saintes via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Chartres and Charente-Maritime is 596 km. The road distance is 379.8 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime, including transfers.
Chartres to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Viollette Médiathèque station.
Chartres to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Charente-Maritime, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to Séminaires via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Saintes via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans, Libération, and Orléans in around 7h 36m.
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 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- 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 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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 Massy Palaiseau RER C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Orléans to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Chartres to Charente-Maritime 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 Charente-Maritime is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Chartres to Charente-Maritime.
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