There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Chartres by train (TGV), 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 via Lille
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 57m€70–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
7h 10m€41–62Drive 342.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Chartrescar 342.8 km
3h 35m€54–78Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 32m€67–134Train #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 32m€67–134
Calais to Chartres by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Chartres is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Chartres is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Chartres via Lille Flandres, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Calais and Chartres is 419 km. The road distance is 342.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Chartres without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Calais to Chartres, including transfers.
Calais to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Chartres is to train via Lille which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chartres via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 7h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Calais to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Chartres is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Calais to Chartres.
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