The average train between Calais and Chartres takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 twice daily between Calais and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Chartres at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Chartres station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Calais to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Calais to Chartres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Chartres is 279.8 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chartres via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 56m.