There are 4 ways to get from Loches to Chartres by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Loches to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 32m€48–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Loches to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échangesbus 434
4h 46m€11–46Drive 173.2 km
- Drive from Loches to Chartrescar 173.2 km
2h 32m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Loches to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 15m€56–95
Loches to Chartres by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loches to Chartres is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Loches to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Loches to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Loches and arriving at Pôle d'échanges via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Loches to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Loches and arriving at Chartres via Tours and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Loches and Chartres is 215 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Loches to Chartres without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Loches to Chartres, including transfers.
Loches to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Loches station.
Loches to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Loches station.
The best way to get from Loches to Chartres is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €11 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Loches, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a bus from Loches to Pôle d'échanges via Tours and Gare routière in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Loches to Chartres via Tours and Le Mans in around 5h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Tours to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Loches to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Chartres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Loches to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Loches to Chartres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Loches to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loches to Chartres is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Loches to Chartres.
Book your Loches to Chartres train tickets online with Omio.
There are 445+ hotels available in Chartres.











