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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chartres is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chartres is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Chartres Pole D'echanges via Orleans Av De Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chartres. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Chartres via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Chartres?

The distance between Basel and Chartres is 665 km. The road distance is 536.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chartres without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Basel to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chartres bus from?

Basel to Chartres bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chartres train from?

Basel to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chartres?

The best way to get from Basel to Chartres is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Chartres bus arrive?

Basel to Chartres bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Orleans Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Chartres train arrive?

Basel to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chartres is 537 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Basel to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 441+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Chartres by train, bus, car, plane, 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 via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 59m
€116–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Orleans Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
15h 12m
€33–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
10h 9m
€67–84
Drive 536.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chartrescar 536.9 km
6h 8m
€91–131
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 2m
€118–300
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 30m
€86–197
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 17m
€140–364
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
9h 38m
€172–371

Basel to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Chartres via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Chartres Pole D'echanges via Orleans Bus Station and Orleans Av De Paris in around 15h 12m.

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