There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Chartres by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Argentan
best- Take the train from Caen to Argentantrain K39
- Take the train from Argentan to Dreuxtrain
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 1
3h 46m€35–68Drive 178.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Chartrescar 178.1 km
2h 46m€28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Argentanbus
- Take the train from Argentan to Dreuxtrain
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 1
4h 6m€33–69Train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
3h 50m€71–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Caen to Evreux - Normandietrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus 211
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 1
4h 9m
Caen to Chartres by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Chartres is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chartres via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Caen and Chartres is 217 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Chartres without a car is to train and bus via Argentan which takes 3h 46m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Caen to Chartres, including transfers.
Caen to Chartres train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Chartres train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Chartres is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Caen to Chartres.
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Chartres via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Argentan to Dreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Evreux - Normandie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Argentan to Dreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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 Caen to Evreux - Normandie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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