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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Chartres is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Chartres is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Chartres?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes and arriving at Chartres. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Chartres?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rennes and arriving at Chartres. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Rennes to Chartres?

The distance between Rennes and Chartres is 285 km. The road distance is 262 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €70.

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

The train from Rennes to Chartres takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Chartres bus from?

Rennes to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Chartres train from?

Rennes to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Chartres?

The best way to get from Rennes to Chartres is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Rennes to Chartres bus arrive?

Rennes to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chartres station.

Where does the Rennes to Chartres train arrive?

Rennes to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Chartres is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Rennes to Chartres.

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

Book your Rennes to Chartres train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rennes to Chartres bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 433+ hotels available in Chartres.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to Chartres?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Chartres. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rennes to Chartres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Chartres by train, bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare

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 Rennes to Chartres4094 / ...
2h 24m
€40–70
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Chartres263.6 km
3h 18m
€17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes to ChartresN1659
3h 30m
€22–35
Drive 262 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Chartres262 km
2h 34m
€40–58
Train via Le Mans
1. Take the train from Rennes to Le Mans401D / ...
2. Take the train from Le Mans to ChartresTer / ...
3h 25m
€46–69

Rennes to Chartres by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rennes to Chartres.

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Distance: 285.3 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Rennes to Chartres twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to Chartres 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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