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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Chartres is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 52m.

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 21m and costs €100 - €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 Viollette Médiathèque via Gare de Massy - Palaiseau and Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

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, Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Bern to Chartres?

The distance between Bern and Chartres is 713 km. The road distance is 579.3 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 8h 11m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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.

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 which takes 8h 11m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Bern to Chartres bus arrive?

Bern to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau 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 21m 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 - 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 SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 11m
€158–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus FlixBus N799
12h 52m
€55–90
Drive 579.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Chartrescar 579.3 km
6h 21m
€101–146
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 2m
€164–426
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
12h 59m
€102–233
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
€163–442
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 8m
€186–478
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 Massy - Palaiseau to Chartrestrain
7h 48m
€150–459

Bern to Chartres by train, foot, and subway

42Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 713 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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