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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Chartres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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.
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