What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chartres Cathedral?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Chartres via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral?

The distance between Cologne and Chartres Cathedral is 620 km. The road distance is 570.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €210 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chartres Cathedral train from?

Cologne to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Chartres Cathedral train arrive?

Cologne to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Chartres Cathedral is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Chartres Cathedral?

There are 519+ hotels available in Chartres Cathedral.

Cologne to Chartres Cathedral - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Chartres Cathedral by train (Eurostar), car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 44m
€219–353
Drive 570.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Chartres Cathedralcar 570.3 km
5h 31m
€92–132
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 5m
€151–355
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 35m
€116–353
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 1m
€118–334
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 50m
€189–427

Cologne to Chartres Cathedral by train, subway, and foot

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Chartres Cathedral via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Chartres in around 5h 44m.

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