What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Chartres?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Chartres is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Chartres?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Chartres is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Pont de Sèvres and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Gare de Bellevue and arriving at Chartres via Versailles Chantiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Paris to Chartres?

The distance between Paris and Chartres is 85 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €16 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Chartres?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Paris to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Chartres bus from?

Paris to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group station.

Train or bus from Paris to Chartres?

The best way to get from Paris to Chartres is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Paris to Chartres bus arrive?

Paris to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole station.

Where does the Paris to Chartres train arrive?

Paris to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.

Can I drive from Paris to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Chartres is 82 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Paris to Chartres.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 529+ hotels available in Chartres.

Paris to Chartres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Chartres by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Versailles Chantiers to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
1h 44m
€17–32
Drive 81.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Paris to Chartrescar 81.8 km
51 min
€13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
3h 38m
€16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pont de Sèvres to Gare Montparnassebus N12
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
2h 7m

Paris to Chartres by bus and train

400Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.4 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Paris, Île-de-France, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Versailles Chantiers to Chartres every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–24 and the journey takes 1h. 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.

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