What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Chartres?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Chartres is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Chartres?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Chartres is to train via Paris which takes 4h 52m and costs €160 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Aachen - Henricistraße and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Chartres via Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Aachen to Chartres?

The distance between Aachen and Chartres is 551 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Chartres without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 52m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Chartres?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Aachen to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Chartres bus from?

Aachen to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Aachen - Henricistraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Chartres train from?

Aachen to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Chartres?

The best way to get from Aachen to Chartres is to train via Paris which takes 4h 52m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Aachen to Chartres bus arrive?

Aachen to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.

Where does the Aachen to Chartres train arrive?

Aachen to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Chartres is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Aachen to Chartres.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Chartres?

Book your Aachen to Chartres train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 411+ hotels available in Chartres.

Aachen to Chartres - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromAachen to Chartres

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 52m
€167–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen - Henricistraße to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
11h 3m
€55–94
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Chartrescar 500.3 km
5h 5m
€78–113
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 58m
€164–412
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 53m
€96–184
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 33m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 27m
€135–413

Aachen to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

40Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aachen to Chartres.

Launch map view

Distance: 550.6 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - Henricistraße to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Duroc, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 11h 3m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.