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

The cheapest way to get from Carnac to Chartres is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnac to Chartres is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Carnac and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnac to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Illertissen and arriving at Chartres via Auray and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Carnac to Chartres?

The distance between Carnac and Chartres is 451 km. The road distance is 404.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carnac to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Carnac to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnac to Chartres bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carnac to Chartres?

The best way to get from Carnac to Chartres is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Carnac to Chartres bus arrive?

Carnac to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Carnac to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnac to Chartres is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Carnac to Chartres.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 436+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carnac 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
best
1. Take the train from Auray to RennesTer / ...
2. Take the train from Rennes to Chartres4094 / ...
6h 25m
€62–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auray to RennesN1702
2. Take the bus from Rennes to ChartresN1659
9h 55m
€34–74
Drive 404.4 km
1. Drive from Carnac to Chartres404.4 km
4h 2m
€62–89
Train via Le Mans
1. Take the train from Auray to RennesTer
2. Take the train from Rennes to Le MansTer
3. Take the train from Le Mans to ChartresTer
7h 3m
€68–112

Carnac to Chartres by bus and train

15Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carnac to Chartres.

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Distance: 450.6 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Illertissen to Chartres via Gare Routière, Auray, and Rennes in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Chartres via Auray and Rennes in around 9h 55m.

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