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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Caen is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Caen is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse - Alencon and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Chartres and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Caen via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Chartres to Caen?

The distance between Chartres and Caen is 289 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chartres to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Caen bus from?

Chartres to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole station.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Chartres to Caen?

The best way to get from Chartres to Caen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Chartres to Caen bus arrive?

Chartres to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group station.

Where does the Chartres to Caen train arrive?

Chartres to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.

Can I drive from Chartres to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Caen is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Chartres to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1405+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Chartres to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Chartres to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chartres 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
1. Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
4h 2m
€48–103
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Chartres to Caenrideshare 179.8 km
2h 58m
€10–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routièrebus 1
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Pôle scolairebus 211
3. Take the train from Evreux - Normandie to Caentrain Ter
4h 48m
€30–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Groupbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
6h 23m
€35–60
Drive 178.4 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Caencar 178.4 km
2h 42m
€28–40

Chartres to Caen by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chartres to Caen via Le Mans in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Caen via Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, Montparnasse - Alencon, Porte des Ternes - Anny Flore, and Paris in around 6h 23m.

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