There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Chartres by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Lille
best- Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 19m€60–123Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Valenciennes University to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 820
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 10m€35–63Drive 290.9 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Chartrescar 290.9 km
2h 56m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 23m€68–111Bus
- Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
7h 18m€35–56
Valenciennes to Chartres by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Chartres is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes - University and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Quai de la Gare and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Chartres via Lille Flandres, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Chartres is 364 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Chartres without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Valenciennes to Chartres, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valenciennes - University station.
Valenciennes to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Chartres is to train via Lille which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Chartres via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Quai de la Gare, Hôpital des Enfants Malades / Duroc, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 7h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Valenciennes to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Valenciennes University to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Valenciennes to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Valenciennes to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Chartres is 291 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Valenciennes to Chartres.
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