What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €45.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral?

The distance between Loire Valley and Chartres Cathedral is 278 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €75 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral, including transfers.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 5h 32m.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral.

Where can I stay near Chartres Cathedral?

There are 426+ hotels available in Chartres Cathedral.

Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral by train (TGV), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St LaudIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Chartres434A / ...
3h 28m
€76–103
Drive 196.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral196.1 km
2h 51m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Boulet to ToursAutocar
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle d'échanges434
5h 32m
€37–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Le MansTer
3. Take the train from Le Mans to ChartresTer
6h 33m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral.

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Distance: 277.9 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral via Saumur, Angers Saint-Laud, and Chartres in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral via Port Boulet, Tours, Gare routière, and Pôle d'échanges in around 5h 32m.

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How to get fromLoire Valley to Chartres Cathedralby train (TGV), bus, train or car

There are 4 ways to get from Loire Valley to Chartres Cathedral by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

Train

Drive 196.1 km

Bus