There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train (TGV), 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 47m€78–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartresbus N1659
6h 50m€32–94Drive 376.9 km
- Drive from Bruges to Chartrescar 376.9 km
3h 50m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 40m€64–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bruges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 9m€36–84
Bruges to Chartres by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Chartres is to bus which costs €30 - €95 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Chartres is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Chartres via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Bruges and Chartres is 493 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Chartres without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bruges to Chartres, including transfers.
Bruges to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Chartres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Chartres is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Bruges to Chartres via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €43–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bruges to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Bruges to Chartres train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Chartres is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Bruges to Chartres.
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