There are 4 ways to get from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Avranches to DreuxK4
4h 4m€45–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avranches to RennesK12
- Take the bus from Rennes to ChartresN1659
6h 1m€29–85Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral233.1 km
3h 27m€36–52Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Avranches to RennesC12
- Take the train from Rennes to Le MansTer
- Take the train from Le Mans to ChartresTer
5h 23m€55–91
Avranches to Chartres Cathedral by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral is to bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Avranches and arriving at Chartres via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Avranches and arriving at Chartres via Rennes and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Avranches and Chartres Cathedral is 286 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.
Avranches to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Avranches station.
Avranches to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Avranches station.
The best way to get from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €85 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Avranches, France and Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Avranches to Dreux 4 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 51m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral via Rennes and Chartres in around 6h 1m.
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- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Avranches to Dreux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Avranches to Dreux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–90
Train from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €31–33
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Avranches to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Rennes station.
Avranches to Chartres Cathedral train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avranches to Chartres Cathedral is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Avranches to Chartres Cathedral.
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