There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Châteauroux by bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF1 bis
- Take the train from Orleans to ChateaurouxTer
4h 10m€27–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière434
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture800
5h 59m€6–57Train
- Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare MontparnasseTer
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to ChateaurouxIntercités
4h 36m€48–173Drive 213.5 km
- Drive from Chartres to Châteauroux213.5 km
2h 7m€33–48Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chartres to Châteauroux214.3 km
2h 49m€14
Chartres to Châteauroux by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at Préfecture via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Chateauroux via Duroc and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Chartres and Châteauroux is 221 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs €27 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chartres to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Chartres to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pôle d'échanges station.
Chartres to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Châteauroux is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to Chateauroux via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Duroc, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to Préfecture via Gare Routière in around 5h 59m.
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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 Orleans to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Gare Routière to Préfecture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chartres to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare routière station.
Chartres to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare Montparnasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Châteauroux is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chartres to Châteauroux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.