There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Chartres Cathedral by train (TGV), bus, train, 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- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
5h 33m€65–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to ParisN700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
6h 6m€34–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to ParisN700 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
5h 41m€37–57Drive 344 km
- Drive from Calais to Chartres Cathedral344 km
3h 30m€53–77Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
- Take the train from Amiens to Paris NordTer
- Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
6h 38m€103–156
Calais to Chartres Cathedral by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Chartres Cathedral is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Chartres Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Chartres Cathedral. 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 33m.
The distance between Calais and Chartres Cathedral is 420 km. The road distance is 344 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Calais to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.
Calais to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Chartres Cathedral 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 Cathedral is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Chartres Cathedral via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare Montparnasse, and Chartres in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Chartres Cathedral via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Chartres in around 6h 6m.
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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
- €23
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €36
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- 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
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Chartres Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Calais to Chartres Cathedral 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 Cathedral is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Calais to Chartres Cathedral.
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