Explore Châteaudun to Chartres by train

Thinking about travelling from Châteaudun to Chartres by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Châteaudun and Chartres

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £8.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Châteaudun and Chartres

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 5 trains make this journey of 43 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Châteaudun is at 06:44 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:55.

During the weekend, 07:51 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:55 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Châteaudun to Chartres distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 43 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 44 minutes.

Booking time frame: Châteaudun to Chartres trains

Tickets for travel to Chartres along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Châteaudun to Chartres travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Chartres.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Châteaudun and Chartres by train?

The total journey from Châteaudun to Chartres is 43 kilometres.

What is the Châteaudun to Chartres train price?

The lowest price available on this route is £8.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Châteaudun to Chartres?

You can book your tickets 4 and a half months in advance for this route.

How long does it take to get from Châteaudun to Chartres?

The quickest journey is 44 minutes.