The average train between Essen and Chartres takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. There is at least one train per day 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 daily between Essen and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Chartres at 6:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 59m. 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 Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Essen to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Essen to Chartres train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Essen and Chartres is 517.6 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 37m.