Chartres to Montbrison Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chartres and Montbrison takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres to Montbrison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 39m
Duration: 611 km
Distance: €127
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lyon

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6h 52m

€83–186

Chartres to Montbrison train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chartres and Montbrison. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chartres is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Montbrison at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:36 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 49m • 4 changes
4:51 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
13h 47m • 4 changes
6:53 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:31 AM → 1:57 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
10:51 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 6:10 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:52 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:35 AM → 1:57 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
10:51 AM → 6:10 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
2:50 PM → 8:39 PM
5h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:51 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 23m • 4 changes
1:36 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 49m • 4 changes
6:52 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
11h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:34 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
10:51 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 6:10 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:52 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:34 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
10:51 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 6:10 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:52 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:34 AM → 1:57 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
10:51 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 6:10 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:52 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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