There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter
3h 35m€74–118Drive 215.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbayecar 215.1 km
2h 37m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
4h 25m€41–88Train
- Take the train from Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
4h 19m€68–104Bus
- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
4h 50m€43–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye. However, there are services departing from Chartres Pole D'echanges and arriving at Chinon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Saumur via Le Mans and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Chartres and Fontevraud-lAbbaye is 280 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 3h 35m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye, including transfers.
Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Pole D'echanges station.
Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye is to train via Le Mans which takes 3h 35m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Fontevraud-lAbbaye, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye via Le Mans, Angers St Laud, and Saumur in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Fontevraud-lAbbaye via Tours and Chinon in around 4h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Chartres to Fontevraud-lAbbaye.
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