The average train between Madrid and Chartres takes 19h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Chartres at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 19h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Chartres station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.
Madrid to Chartres train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Chartres train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Madrid to Chartres train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Chartres is 982.9 km. The road distance is 1,771 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Chartres via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 12h 48m.