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

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Poitiers is to bus which costs €13 - €50 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Poitiers is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Gare d'Orléans - Quai L and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chartres and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Poitiers via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Chartres to Poitiers?

The distance between Chartres and Poitiers is 407 km. The road distance is 242 km.

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

The best way to get from Chartres to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chartres to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Poitiers bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chartres to Poitiers train from?

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

Train or bus from Chartres to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Chartres to Poitiers is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Orléans, which costs €12 - €80 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Chartres to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chartres to Poitiers train arrive?

Chartres to Poitiers 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 Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Poitiers is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chartres to Poitiers.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 8m
€55–141
Bus via Orléans
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 48m
€12–80
Drive 242 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Poitierscar 242 km
3h 6m
€38–54
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Poitierstrain Ter
4h 53m
€63–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans to Poitiersbus 723 / ...
6h
€13–48

Chartres to Poitiers by train

96Weekly Trains

4h 8mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Chartres to Poitiers via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to Poitiers - Bus Station via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans - Quai L, and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop in around 5h 48m.

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