The average train between Budapest and Chartres takes 30h 33m and the fastest train takes 27h 13m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Chartres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Chartres at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 30h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




27h 13m • 4 changes
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35h 1m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




27h 13m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




35h 1m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Chartres station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 33m.
Budapest to Chartres train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Chartres train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Budapest to Chartres train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Chartres is 1,307.9 km. The road distance is 1,812 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Chartres via Wien Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 18h 51m.