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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Bologna is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 18h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €100 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Chartres and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Chartres to Bologna?

The distance between Chartres and Bologna is 956 km. The road distance is 1049.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Chartres to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Bologna train from?

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

Train or bus from Chartres to Bologna?

The best way to get from Chartres to Bologna is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Chartres to Bologna train arrive?

Chartres to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Chartres to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Bologna is 1049 km. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Chartres to Bologna.

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

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Where can I stay near Bologna?

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Chartres to Bologna - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Chartres to Bologna by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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 to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CDG - BLQ
6h 4m
€106–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bologna Centralebus N521
18h 10m
€61–121
Train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
10h 50m
€97–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 41m
€79–104
Drive 1,049.3 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Bolognacar 1,049.3 km
11h 30m
€160–231
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CDG - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 5m
€122–308
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ORY - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 59m
€93–289
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ORY - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 34m
€78–228
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 35m
€72–297
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ORY - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
8h 25m
€83–242
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
11h 1m
€107–224

Chartres to Bologna by train and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 50mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chartres to Bologna.

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Distance: 956.4 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Chartres to Bologna Centrale via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 14h 45m.

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