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Trip Overview

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.

39h 9m
Duration
695 km
Distance
€267
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Essen to Chartres train times

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.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)39h 9m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 695.4 km
  • Duration: 39h 9m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

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.

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