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 €55 - €95 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chartres is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €120 - €210.

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 SBB 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 12h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Chartres?

The distance between Basel and Chartres is 612 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 which takes 5h 15m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chartres?

The best way to get from Basel to Chartres is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Chartres bus arrive?

Basel to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 325+ 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 (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 15m
€125–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
12h 6m
€59–94
Drive 536.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chartrescar 536.9 km
6h 8m
€93–134
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 6m
€121–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 26m
€151–445
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 45m
€147–400
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD 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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
5. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
9h 20m
€194–468
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 59m
€155–474

Basel to Chartres by train and bus

5Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Chartres.

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Distance: 612.4 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Chartres via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 12h 6m.

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