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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Chartres is to train and bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 17h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Chartres is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Lausanne, Porte Maillot - Neuilly and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Chartres via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Bern to Chartres?

The distance between Bern and Chartres is 783 km. The road distance is 579.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Chartres without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h 6m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Bern to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Chartres bus from?

Bern to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Chartres train from?

Bern to Chartres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Chartres?

The best way to get from Bern to Chartres is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h 6m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Bern to Chartres bus arrive?

Bern to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Bern to Chartres train arrive?

Bern to Chartres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Chartres is 579 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Bern to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Bern to Chartres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Chartres by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Offenburg
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 6m
€139–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus
13h 36m
€53–103
Drive 579.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Chartrescar 579.1 km
6h 23m
€99–143
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 9m
€159–380
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
3. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
9h 12m
€106–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Orleans Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Viollette Médiathèquebus
17h 17m
€58–94
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 14m
€149–337
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 21m
€154–312
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 9m
€115–303

Bern to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 782.7 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Chartres via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Lausanne, Paris, Porte Maillot - Neuilly, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 13h 36m.

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