- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
29
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chartres to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chartres to Paris will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 29 trains that leave Chartres for Paris on Thu, Jul 30, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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862512Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chartres to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chartres to Paris:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chartres to Paris costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER REMI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chartres to Paris trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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862438 | On time 6:39 PM Chartres station | 1h06 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862528 | On time 6:53 PM Chartres station | 1h03 | 7:56 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862482 | On time 7:36 PM Chartres station | 1h21 | 8:57 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862532 | On time 8:41 PM Chartres station | 1h12 | 9:53 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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862402 | 5:43 AM Chartres station | 1h08 | 6:51 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862404 | 6:06 AM Chartres station | 1h15 | 7:21 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862460 | 6:32 AM Chartres station | 1h03 | 7:35 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862406 | 6:36 AM Chartres station | 1h14 | 7:50 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862502 | 6:56 AM Chartres station | 0h57 | 7:53 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862408 | 7:00 AM Chartres station | 1h06 | 8:06 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862410 | 7:04 AM Chartres station | 1h16 | 8:20 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862504 | 7:20 AM Chartres station | 1h04 | 8:24 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862462 | 7:31 AM Chartres station | 1h04 | 8:35 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862412 | 7:35 AM Chartres station | 1h15 | 8:50 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862506 | 7:49 AM Chartres station | 1h04 | 8:53 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862416 | 8:06 AM Chartres station | 1h15 | 9:21 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862540 | 8:34 AM Chartres station | 1h02 | 9:36 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862508 | 8:50 AM Chartres station | 1h03 | 9:53 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862418 | 9:31 AM Chartres station | 1h15 | 10:46 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862512 | 10:51 AM Chartres station | 1h02 | 11:53 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862422 | 11:36 AM Chartres station | 1h15 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862516 | 12:52 PM Chartres station | 1h01 | 1:53 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862426 | 1:36 PM Chartres station | 1h15 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862520 | 2:51 PM Chartres station | 1h02 | 3:53 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862430 | 3:37 PM Chartres station | 1h14 | 4:51 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862432 | 4:37 PM Chartres station | 1h00 | 5:37 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862524 | 4:50 PM Chartres station | 1h03 | 5:53 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862472 | 5:36 PM Chartres station | 1h15 | 6:51 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
862436 | 6:04 PM Chartres station | 1h17 | 7:21 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chartres to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chartres to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chartres to Paris trains use the Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnasse station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz. Use this guide to compare Chartres and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chartres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Georges, Café Bleu
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chartres. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chartres. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chartres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chartres: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chartres: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres, Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale, Timhotel Chartres Cathédrale.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Brioche Dorée, Dalloyau, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. .
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes, OFF Paris Seine, Hotel Devillas.
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