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 - €150.

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.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Chartres via Rotterdam Centraal, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Chartres?

The distance between Utrecht and Chartres is 593 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 via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Chartres train from?

Utrecht to Chartres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Chartres?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Chartres is to train via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €120 - €260. 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.

Where does the Utrecht to Chartres train arrive?

Utrecht to Chartres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal 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 445+ 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 via Paris
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
6h 21m
€129–253
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
€38–66
Drive 551.9 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Chartrescar 551.9 km
5h 43m
€99–142
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 22m
€134–339
Train
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 1m
€98–294
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 24m
€125–370
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 35m
€161–477
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 59m
€163–388
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 13m
€157–444

Utrecht to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

89Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 6h 21m. 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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