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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Chartres is to bus and train which costs €45 - €55 and takes 8h 54m.

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 36m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, Alésia - Maine and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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 27m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train 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 27m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Chartres bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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 36m to drive from Heidelberg to Chartres.

How do I get a train 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 27m
€113–232
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 54m
€46–54
Drive 622.9 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Chartrescar 622.9 km
5h 36m
€95–137
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
7h 23m
€120–285
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 20m
€87–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Parisbus N109
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
10h 26m
€63–86
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane STR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 27m
€156–356

Heidelberg to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

34Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, Alésia - Général Leclerc, Alésia - Maine, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 10h 26m.

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