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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Chartres is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Chartres is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Chartres via Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Chartres?

The distance between Essen and Chartres is 702 km. The road distance is 612.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Chartres without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Essen to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Chartres bus from?

Essen to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Chartres?

The best way to get from Essen to Chartres is to train via Paris which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Chartres bus arrive?

Essen to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Essen to Chartres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Chartres is 612 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Essen to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Essen to Chartres - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
6h 35m
€98–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station 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
12h 20m
€50–122
Drive 612.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Chartrescar 612.5 km
5h 58m
€95–137
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 23m
€135–350
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 8m
€97–305
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 36m
€129–320
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 51m
€163–431

Essen to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

14Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.4 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 12h 20m.

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