What is the cheapest way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime?

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime is to bus via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime?

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Charente-Maritime?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at Saintes via Gare d'Orléans - Quai L and Orleans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Chartres to Charente-Maritime?

The distance between Chartres and Charente-Maritime is 430 km. The road distance is 379.7 km.

How do I travel from Chartres to Charente-Maritime without a car?

The best way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Charente-Maritime bus from?

Chartres to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pôle d'échanges station.

Train or bus from Chartres to Charente-Maritime?

The best way to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Chartres to Charente-Maritime bus arrive?

Chartres to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Chartres to Charente-Maritime?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Charente-Maritime is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chartres to Charente-Maritime.

Where can I stay near Charente-Maritime?

There are 609+ hotels available in Charente-Maritime.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orleans to Saintesbus
7h 18m
€34–65
Train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 26m
€68–117
Drive 379.7 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Charente-Maritimecar 379.7 km
4h 10m
€59–85
Bus via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort
1. Take the bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans to Rochefortbus 723
10h 47m
€38–53

Chartres to Charente-Maritime by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 18mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chartres to Charente-Maritime.

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Distance: 429.9 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to Saintes via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans - Quai L, and Orleans in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chartres to Coteaux via Le Mans, Nantes, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 26m.

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