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 - €50 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chartres is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €120 - €310.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Chartres via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

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 Basel SBB and arriving at Chartres via Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 6h 28m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chartres train from?

Basel to Chartres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 6h 28m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Chartres bus arrive?

Basel to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Basel to Chartres train arrive?

Basel to Chartres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof 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 445+ 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 Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 28m
€86–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Orleans Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Viollette Médiathèquebus 1 bis
15h 21m
€33–46
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartresbus N1659
11h 18m
€44–154
Drive 536.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chartrescar 536.9 km
6h 8m
€93–135
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 1m
€123–310
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 34m
€113–249
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
€140–366
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 37m
€177–384

Basel to Chartres by train and bus

4Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 612.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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 Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Chartres via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 18m.

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