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 - €100 and takes 17h 18m.

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 20m 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 via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Bern to Chartres?

The distance between Bern and Chartres is 710 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 which takes 7h 46m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Chartres?

The best way to get from Bern to Chartres is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Bern to Chartres bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Chartres is 579 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Bern to Chartres.

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

Book your Bern to Chartres bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 436+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
7h 46m
€84–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N799
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
12h 30m
€46–121
Drive 579.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Chartres579.1 km
6h 20m
€99–143
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
7h 14m
€152–383
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Orleans Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Viollette Médiathèque
17h 18m
€58–96
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
7h 15m
€150–339
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
8h 19m
€151–343
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
7h 36m
€89–290

Bern to Chartres by train and bus

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7h 46mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 30m.

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