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 €45 - €75 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €240.

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 Gare Rue Nicole via Porte Maillot - Neuilly and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Aachen to Chartres?

The distance between Aachen and Chartres is 550 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 which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Aachen to Chartres bus arrive?

Aachen to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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 6m to drive from Aachen to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Aachen to Chartres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
4h 59m
€119–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Parisbus N79
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
10h 53m
€47–73
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Chartrescar 500.3 km
5h 6m
€78–112
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Drive from Aachen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 51m
€169–377
Train, line 91 bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnassebus 91
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 44m
€119–236
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 36m
€144–302
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 5m
€148–330
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Drive from Aachen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 53m
€165–403
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 32m
€146–292

Aachen to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aachen to Chartres.

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Distance: 550.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Porte Maillot - Neuilly, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 10h 53m.

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