There are 5 ways to get from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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Train via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
3h 40m€78–122Drive 200.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartrescar 200.1 km
2h 59m€32–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
4h 45m€43–87Train
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 31m€69–107Bus
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
5h 8m€47–101
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Chartres Pole D'echanges via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Chartres via Angers St Laud and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Fontevraud-lAbbaye and Chartres is 280 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 3h 40m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres, including transfers.
Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres is to train via Le Mans which takes 3h 40m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Fontevraud-lAbbaye, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a vehicle from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres via Saumur, Angers St Laud, and Le Mans in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres Pole D'echanges via Chinon and Tours in around 5h 8m.
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 Saumur to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Tours to Chartres Pole D'echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Fontevraud-lAbbaye to Chartres.
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