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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Chartres is to train and bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Chartres is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at Chartres via Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Chartres via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Chartres?

The distance between Heidelberg and Chartres is 666 km. The road distance is 622.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Heidelberg to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Chartres bus from?

Heidelberg to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Chartres train from?

Heidelberg to Chartres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Chartres?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Chartres is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Chartres bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Chartres train arrive?

Heidelberg to Chartres train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Chartres is 623 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Heidelberg to Chartres.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Chartres?

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Chartres by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
7h 20m
€116–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz to ChartresN1659
8h 50m
€52–80
Drive 622.9 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Chartres622.9 km
5h 34m
€95–137
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
7h 11m
€118–295
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf82 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
8h 12m
€85–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Kaiserslautern, HbfS2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern Bus Station to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
12h 18m
€57–72
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)STR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartres
7h 25m
€156–385

Heidelberg to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

35Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Chartres.

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Distance: 666.2 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Chartres via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg to Chartres via Metz - Bus Station and Metz in around 8h 50m.

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