There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Chartres by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
1h 55m€17–32Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Chartres86.4 km
1h 26m€5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
3h 32m€19–26Train via Chartres
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
2h 2m€17–32Drive 87.9 km
- Drive from Notre Dame to Chartrescar 87.9 km
1h 3m€14–20
Notre Dame to Chartres by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Chartres is to rideshare which costs €5 - €6 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Chartres is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Notre Dame to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Cité - Palais de Justice and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Notre Dame to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Chartres via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Notre Dame and Chartres is 89 km. The road distance is 87.9 km.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €16 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Notre Dame to Chartres, including transfers.
Notre Dame to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group station.
Notre Dame to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Chartres is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, Île-de-France, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole 5 times a day. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Notre Dame to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole station.
Notre Dame to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to Chartres is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Notre Dame to Chartres.
There are 527+ hotels available in Chartres.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Notre Dame and Chartres. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









