The train between Essen and Chartres takes 39h 9m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Essen 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 a week between Essen and Chartres. The service departs Essen at 12:59 AM at night, which arrives into Chartres at 16:08:00. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 39h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Chartres station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 9m.
Essen to Chartres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Chartres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Essen to Chartres train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Chartres is 517.6 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chartres via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 10m.