There are 5 ways to get from Loire Valley to Chartres by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Angers
best- Take the train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laudtrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Chartrestrain 434A / ...
3h 21m€71–112Drive 196.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Loire Valley to Chartrescar 196.7 km
2h 55m€32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 434
4h 40m€36–79Train
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 26m€63–94Bus
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 434
5h 7m€52–96
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Pôle d'échanges via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Chartres via Angers Saint-Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Loire Valley and Chartres is 277 km. The road distance is 196.7 km.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres without a car is to train via Angers which takes 3h 21m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Loire Valley to Chartres, including transfers.
Loire Valley to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Loire Valley to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres is to train via Angers which takes 3h 21m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Chartres via Saumur and Angers Saint-Laud in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Pôle d'échanges via Chinon, Tours, and Gare routière in around 5h 7m.
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 Saint-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers Saint-Laud to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Loire Valley to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Loire Valley to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angers Saint-Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Chartres is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Loire Valley to Chartres.
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