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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chartres is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chartres is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Chartres via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chartres?

The distance between Cologne and Chartres is 620 km. The road distance is 569.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Chartres without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 39m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cologne to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chartres train from?

Cologne to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Chartres?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chartres is to train via Paris which takes 5h 39m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Chartres train arrive?

Cologne to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Chartres is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Cologne to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Cologne to Chartres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter / ...
5h 39m
€165–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
11h 13m
€55–90
Drive 569.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Chartrescar 569.4 km
5h 32m
€89–129
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 35m
€132–296
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 24m
€165–291
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Drive from Cologne to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 50m
€174–387
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 51m
€126–316
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 44m
€147–371

Cologne to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 11h 13m.

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