How to travel from Paris to Chartres

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Travel Information from Paris to Chartres

Distance48 miles (77 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$11 - $21
Cheapest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 58 min
Fastest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 58 min
Popular travel companiesSNCF | Autocar or SNCF TER

Take a train or bus to travel 48 miles (77 km) from Paris to Chartres. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are SNCF | Autocar or SNCF TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Paris to Chartres.

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from Paris to Chartres

How to get from Paris to Chartres by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Paris to Chartres is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TER REMI862413
10:09AM1h15
Paris Gare Montparnasse
11:24AMChartres station
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SNCF TER16547+TER REMI58825
03:27PM1h38
Paris Gare Montparnasse
05:05PMChartres
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TER862511
09:06AM1h00
Paris Gare Montparnasse
10:06AMChartres station
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TER862515
11:06AM1h00
Paris Gare Montparnasse
12:06PMChartres station
$251One-way
0 transfers
TER REMI862411
08:09AM1h13
Paris Gare Montparnasse
09:22AMChartres station
$251One-way
0 transfers
TER REMI862417
12:09PM1h16
Paris Gare Montparnasse
01:25PMChartres station
$251One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Paris to Chartres: Journey Details

Paris and the cathedral city of Chartres are only 90 kilometers apart, so flying isn't generally an option for people traveling in France between these two cities. There are also no intercity coach links between the French capital and Chartres. However, there are excellent rail connections between the two cities and the journey will take around an hour at any time of day, making it ideal for day trips. Be aware that all trains leave from Montparnasse in the south of the city, so if you are staying in the northern suburbs, leave plenty of time to make the journey across Paris.

Return trips from Chartres to Paris are also available.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Chartres

Travel to Chartres easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Chartres.

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There are 2 options to travel from Paris to Chartres including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Chartres is a train with an average price of $11 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Chartres:

A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Chartres costing on average $21 (€19).

The quickest way to travel to Chartres from Paris is by train, which takes on average 58 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 12 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 48 miles (77 km) between Paris and Chartres.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Chartres is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 23 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Paris to Chartres as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Chartres:

  • Trains from Paris to Chartres most often leave from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Chartres.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Chartres:

  • You can go to Chartres from Paris by bus with SNCF | Autocar. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with SNCF | Autocar from Paris to Chartres on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Paris to Chartres with SNCF TER, Transilien or SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with SNCF TER from Paris to Chartres.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Chartres with the following travel companies:

  • 5 direct buses per day with.
  • Direct train available with SNCF TER or SNCF (3) 22 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chartres as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Chartres.

Your trip from Paris to Chartres doesn't have to end in Chartres. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Dreux, Orléans, Châteaudun or Paris Gare Montparnasse. If you’d like to add Dreux, Orléans, Châteaudun or Paris Gare Montparnasse to your Paris to Chartres tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chartres today!

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