There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Sancerre by train, bus, 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- Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Bercy to Tracy Sancerretrain Ter
4h 30m€58–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
- Take the bus from Les Aubrais Gare Routiere to Cosne Sur Loirebus Autocar
6h 16m€23–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus
- Take the train from Orleans to Bourgestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De Verdunbus
5h 46m€30–73Drive 180 km
- Drive from Chartres to Sancerrecar 180 km
2h 36m€28–41Bus, train via Bourges
- Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus
- Take the train from Orleans to Bourgestrain Ter
- Take the bus from SNCF Quai C to Avenue de Verdunbus 110
5h 46m€24–63
Chartres to Sancerre by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Sancerre is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Sancerre is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Viollette Médiathèque and arriving at Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Gare d'Orléans - Quai D, Les Aubrais Gare Routiere and Cosne Sur Loire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Tracy Sancerre via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Chartres and Sancerre is 299 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Sancerre without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chartres to Sancerre, including transfers.
Chartres to Sancerre bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Viollette Médiathèque station.
Chartres to Sancerre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Sancerre is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Sancerre, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to Sancerre via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Bercy, and Tracy Sancerre in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans - Quai D, Les Aubrais Gare Routiere, and Cosne Sur Loire in around 6h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Bercy to Tracy Sancerre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from SNCF Quai C to Avenue de Verdun
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourges to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Les Aubrais Gare Routiere to Cosne Sur Loire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Sancerre bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Chartres to Sancerre 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 Sancerre is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Chartres to Sancerre.
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