There are 6 ways to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Chartres to Paris Gare MontparnasseTer
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
3h 55m€58–124Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chartres to Caen179.4 km
3h 18m€10–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Chartres to Le MansTer / ...
- Take the bus from Le Mans to CaenAutocar
5h 26m€45–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière1
- Take the train from Dreux to Argentan
- Take the train from Argentan to CaenK39
4h 36m€33–80Bus
- Take the bus from Chartres to Paris - Orly AirportN1659
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Caen1752 / ...
5h 41m€29–57Drive 176.8 km
- Drive from Chartres Cathedral to Caen176.8 km
2h 40m€27–40
Chartres Cathedral to Caen by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres Cathedral to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Caen via Paris - Orly Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres Cathedral to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chartres Cathedral and Caen is 330 km. The road distance is 176.8 km.
The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen, including transfers.
Chartres Cathedral to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chartres station.
Chartres Cathedral to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres Cathedral to Caen is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Chartres Cathedral, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Caen, France?
You can take a vehicle from Chartres Cathedral to Caen via Chartres, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chartres Cathedral to Caen via Chartres and Paris - Orly Airport in around 5h 41m.
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 Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €20–30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Dreux to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Argentan to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Dreux to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Argentan to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chartres to Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chartres to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres Cathedral to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.
Chartres Cathedral to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare Montparnasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres Cathedral to Caen is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chartres Cathedral to Caen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres Cathedral and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.