The average train between Cologne and Chartres takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Chartres at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Chartres station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Cologne to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Cologne to Chartres train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Chartres is 480.2 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 5h 33m.
