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

The cheapest way to get from Descartes to Chartres is to bus which costs €6 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Descartes to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Descartes and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Descartes to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Pierre Ballue and arriving at Pôle d'échanges via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Descartes to Chartres?

The distance between Descartes and Chartres is 364 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Descartes to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Descartes to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Descartes to Chartres bus from?

Descartes to Chartres bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pierre Ballue station.

Train or bus from Descartes to Chartres?

The best way to get from Descartes to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €40 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Descartes to Chartres bus arrive?

Descartes to Chartres bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Halte Routière station.

Can I drive from Descartes to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Descartes to Chartres is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Descartes to Chartres.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 454+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Les Ormes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 45m
€78–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Halte Routièrebus H
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 434
5h 16m
€6–38
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Descartes to Chartrescar 195.6 km
2h 44m
€30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Halte Routièrebus H
2. Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 2m
€43–98
Bus, train via Le Mans
1. Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Halte Routièrebus H
2. Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 35m
€51–103

Descartes to Chartres by bus

20Weekly Buses

5h 16mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Descartes to Chartres.

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Distance: 363.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Descartes to Chartres via Les Ormes, St Pierre Des Corps, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierre Ballue to Pôle d'échanges via Halte Routière and Gare routière in around 5h 16m.

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