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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Chartres is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Chartres via Magenta, Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Chartres?

The distance between Rotterdam and Chartres is 539 km. The road distance is 515 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Chartres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Chartres train from?

Rotterdam to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Chartres?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chartres is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Chartres bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Chartres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Chartres train arrive?

Rotterdam to Chartres train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Chartres is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Rotterdam to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Chartres by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
4h 39m
€156–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
10h 42m
€49–81
Drive 515 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Chartrescar 515 km
5h 28m
€90–130
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 15m
€134–323
Train, line 91 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the bus from Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnassebus 91
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
5h 34m
€64–152
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 18m
€142–346
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 29m
€145–498

Rotterdam to Chartres by train and subway

88Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chartres via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 10h 42m.

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