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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Chartres by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Argentan

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Argentantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Argentan to Dreuxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dreux Gare Routiere to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus bus
    3h 40m
    €38–66

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Caen to Evreux - Normandietrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus 211
    3. Take the bus from Dreux Gare Routiere to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus bus
    4h
    €33–58

  3. Drive  178.7 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Chartrescar car 178.7 km
    2h 44m
    €33–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Chartrestrain train Ter / ...
    4h 7m
    €56–89

Caen to Chartres by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Chartres via Le Mans in around 4h 7m.

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