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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Chartres is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Chartres is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Chartres?

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 22m.

How far is it from Calais to Chartres?

The distance between Calais and Chartres is 420 km. The road distance is 342.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Calais to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Chartres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Chartres?

The best way to get from Calais to Chartres is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Calais to Chartres bus arrive?

Calais to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Calais to Chartres train arrive?

Calais to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Chartres is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Calais to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 445+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Calais and Chartres?

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Chartres by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 22m
€70–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
7h 25m
€42–60
Drive 342.8 km
1. Drive from Calais to Chartrescar 342.8 km
3h 35m
€53–77
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 27m
€102–140

Calais to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

79Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Chartres.

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Distance: 419.7 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 7h 25m.

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