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 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 23m 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 Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

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 Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

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 7h 58m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 via Offenburg which takes 7h 58m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €160 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.

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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How do I get a bus 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 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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 58m
€138–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N799
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartresbus N1659
12h 30m
€47–151
Drive 579.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Chartrescar 579.1 km
6h 23m
€101–145
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, 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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 11m
€152–382
Train
1. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Delletrain
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
9h 2m
€126–255
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 18m
€58–93
Train to Basel, fly, 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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 12m
€148–356
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, 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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 16m
€151–334

Bern to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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 Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 58m. 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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