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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Chartres is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Chartres is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Porte Maillot - Neuilly and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Chartres?

The distance between Utrecht and Chartres is 596 km. The road distance is 551.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Utrecht to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Chartres bus from?

Utrecht to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Chartres?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Chartres is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Utrecht to Chartres bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Chartres is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Utrecht to Chartres.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 447+ hotels available in Chartres.

Utrecht to Chartres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 3m
€132–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Parisbus N800 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
10h 27m
€36–66
Drive 551.9 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Chartrescar 551.9 km
5h 43m
€97–139
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 28m
€135–329
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 6m
€102–279
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 29m
€131–350
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 42m
€162–437
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 5m
€159–368
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 19m
€158–414

Utrecht to Chartres by train and bus

88Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 596.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Chartres via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Porte Maillot - Neuilly, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 10h 27m.

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