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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Chartres is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Chartres?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Porte Maillot - Malakoff and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chartres via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Caen to Chartres?

The distance between Caen and Chartres is 289 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Chartres without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Caen to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Chartres bus from?

Caen to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Chartres train from?

Caen to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Chartres?

The best way to get from Caen to Chartres is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Caen to Chartres bus arrive?

Caen to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Caen to Chartres train arrive?

Caen to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.

Can I drive from Caen to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Chartres is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Caen to Chartres.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Chartres?

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Caen to Chartres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
3h 52m
€45–100
Drive 178.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Caen to Chartrescar 178.6 km
2h 44m
€28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Evreux - Normandietrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus 211
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 1
4h 27m
€29–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
6h 49m
€36–58

Caen to Chartres by train

44Weekly Trains

3h 52mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Caen to Chartres.

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Distance: 289.4 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Chartres via Le Mans in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Porte Maillot - Malakoff, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 6h 49m.

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