The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Chartres
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Chartres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Chartres will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 30 trains that leave Paris for Chartres on Mon, May 18, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
8625454:24 PM1h05Paris Gare Montparnasse5:29 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625233:05 PM1h03Paris Gare Montparnasse4:08 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625191:06 PM1h02Paris Gare Montparnasse2:08 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625275:05 PM1h03Paris Gare Montparnasse6:08 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8624118:04 AM1h17Paris Gare Montparnasse9:21 AMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625076:36 AM1h01Paris Gare Montparnasse7:37 AMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625191:06 PM1h02Paris Gare Montparnasse2:08 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625119:06 AM1h02Paris Gare Montparnasse10:08 AMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
86251511:06 AM1h02Paris Gare Montparnasse12:08 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
8625233:05 PM1h03Paris Gare Montparnasse4:08 PMChartres station€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paris to Chartres
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 bus with prices starting from €8. 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 bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 78 km
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€20 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Paris to Chartres train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Chartres trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
862531 | On time 7:06 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h03 | 8:09 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862443 | 8:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h18 | 9:27 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862535 | 9:06 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h05 | 10:11 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862447 | 10:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 11:26 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
862451 | 12:02 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h22 | 1:24 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862401 | 5:33 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h09 | 6:42 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862403 | 6:09 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 7:26 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862507 | 6:36 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h01 | 7:37 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862463 | 7:09 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 8:26 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862409 | 7:39 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h19 | 8:58 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862411 | 8:04 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 9:21 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862511 | 9:06 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h02 | 10:08 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862413 | 10:09 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 11:26 AM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862515 | 11:06 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h02 | 12:08 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862417 | 12:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h18 | 1:27 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862519 | 1:06 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h02 | 2:08 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862421 | 2:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 3:26 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862523 | 3:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h03 | 4:08 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862425 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h16 | 5:25 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862545 | 4:24 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h05 | 5:29 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862427 | 4:39 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h14 | 5:53 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862527 | 5:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h03 | 6:08 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862429 | 5:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h19 | 6:28 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862479 | 5:24 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h08 | 6:32 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862431 | 5:39 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h13 | 6:52 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862433 | 5:54 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h07 | 7:01 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862529 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h03 | 7:08 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
862435 | 6:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1h17 | 7:26 PM Chartres station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Chartres
Trains from Paris to Chartres run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €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 78 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER REMI, Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris to Chartres trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER REMI, Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris and Chartres from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
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FAQs: Trains from Paris to Chartres
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Chartres 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 Chartres, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Chartres
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Free public Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
- YO! Sushi
- McDonald's
- Pierre Herme
- La Fabrique à Cookies
- Brioche Dorée
- Yogurt Factory
- IT Trattoria
- PeGast
- EXKi
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
- Hotel Le Littré
- Hôtel Mistral
- Royal Saint Germain
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
- Metro lines: 4, 6, 12, 13
- Bus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
- Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00.
- Brioche Dorée
- Dalloyau
- La Croissanterie
- The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
- Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes
- OFF Paris Seine
- Hotel Devillas
- Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
- Metro lines: 5, 10
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 89, 91, 215
- Train lines: TER Centre-Val de Loire, Intercités, Intercités de Nuit, Transilien, RER C
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Place Pierre Semard.
- Le Georges
- Café Bleu
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres
- Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale
- Timhotel Chartres Cathédrale
- Located in the main hall
- 310 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Paris and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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