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 €35 - €120 and takes 9h 20m.

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 56m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

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 56m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Aachen to Chartres bus arrive?

Aachen to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 3m to drive from Aachen to Chartres.

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

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

Book your Aachen to Chartres bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 422+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
4h 56m
€78–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
9h 20m
€36–111
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Chartres500.3 km
5h 3m
€78–112
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 37m
€149–379
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris NordTha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
5h 56m
€77–213
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 8m
€146–362
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 28m
€138–358

Aachen to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 20m.

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