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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Chartres is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 16m.

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 5h 4m 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.

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 5h 4m.

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 which takes 5h 4m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 which takes 5h 4m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h.

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 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 / ...
5h 4m
€168–282
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 820
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
9h 16m
€46–82
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Chartrescar 500.3 km
5h 6m
€76–110
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 44m
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 40m
€168–282
Bus
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
€49–85
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, 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 14m
€159–385
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 41m
€144–350

Aachen to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

35Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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 5h 4m. 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, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 11h.

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