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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Chartres is to train and bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 17h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Chartres is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Chartres via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Thun to Chartres?

The distance between Thun and Chartres is 745 km. The road distance is 606.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €70 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Thun to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Chartres train from?

Thun to Chartres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to Chartres?

The best way to get from Thun to Chartres is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Thun to Chartres train arrive?

Thun to Chartres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Thun to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Chartres is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Thun to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 426+ hotels available in Chartres.

Thun to Chartres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Thun to Chartres by train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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 Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
7h 32m
€71–261
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Orleans Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Viollette Médiathèque
17h 49m
€45–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N799
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to ChartresN1659
14h 6m
€53–177
Drive 606.8 km
1. Drive from Thun to Chartres606.8 km
6h 40m
€106–153
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 33m
€155–404
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 44m
€131–368
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 59m
€148–370
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
8h 23m
€91–324
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Thun to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
10h 10m
€93–298
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
4. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
9h 44m
€75–302

Thun to Chartres by train and subway

41Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.7 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Chartres via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Chartres via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 6m.

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