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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chartres and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Chartres to Essen?

The distance between Chartres and Essen is 702 km. The road distance is 612.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 1m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Chartres to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Essen bus from?

Chartres to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chartres station.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Chartres to Essen?

The best way to get from Chartres to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 7h 1m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Chartres to Essen bus arrive?

Chartres to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Chartres to Essen train arrive?

Chartres to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare Montparnasse station.

Can I drive from Chartres to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Essen is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Chartres to Essen.

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

Book your Chartres to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chartres to Essen?

Book your Chartres to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Chartres to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chartres to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare MontparnasseTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
7h 1m
€113–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chartres to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N1659
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
10h 50m
€45–99
Drive 612.6 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Essen612.6 km
5h 54m
€94–135
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
5h 52m
€140–353
Train
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare MontparnasseTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
7h 35m
€112–234
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
7h 34m
€130–325
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
8h 11m
€162–430

Chartres to Essen by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chartres to Essen.

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Distance: 702.4 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Chartres to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres to Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 50m.

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