There are 3 ways to get from Calais to Chartres by train (TGV), car, 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
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 23m€69–154Drive 342.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Chartrescar 342.8 km
3h 35m€53–76Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 36m€65–146
Calais to Chartres by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Chartres is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 35m.
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 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 Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Calais and Chartres is 420 km. The road distance is 342.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Calais to Chartres, including transfers.
Calais to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville 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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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 Gare Montparnasse in around 5h 23m.
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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- 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 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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