There are 6 ways to get from Chartres to Tours by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Chartres to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2h 38m€49–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Toursbus Autocar
2h 51m€3–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chartres to Tours140.8 km
2h 26m€8–10Train
- Take the train from Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
2h 45m€27–55Train via Le Mans
- Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
3h 3m€35–75Drive 140.2 km
- Drive from Chartres to Tourscar 140.2 km
2h 3m€22–32
Chartres to Tours by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Tours is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Tours is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chartres Pole D'echanges and arriving at Tours. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chartres and arriving at Tours. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Chartres and Tours is 306 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Tours without a car is to train via Paris which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Chartres to Tours, including transfers.
Chartres to Tours bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Pole D'echanges station.
Chartres to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 2h 38m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €35 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Tours, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to St Pierre Des Corps via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) also services this route 3 times a day.
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chartres Pole D'echanges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chartres to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Tours bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chartres to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Tours is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Chartres to Tours.
Book your Chartres to Tours train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1815+ hotels available in Tours.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres and Tours. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.