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 €45 - €95 and takes 9h 38m.

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 29m 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 Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

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 35m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 35m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 38m.

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 29m 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?

There are 436+ hotels available in Chartres.

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 NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
5h 35m
€78–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N71 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
9h 38m
€49–90
Drive 569.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Chartres569.4 km
5h 29m
€87–125
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 32m
€140–355
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordTha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
6h 13m
€77–224
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
6h 48m
€126–323
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
7h 37m
€156–378
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)AMS - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
8h 57m
€169–445

Cologne to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 Gare Montparnasse in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Chartres via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 38m.

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