How to get to Chartres from Le Mans

There are 2 options to travel between Le Mans and Chartres including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Le Mans to Chartres is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Chartres:

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Chartres costing on average £30.

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Chartres is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Chartres take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 15m.

The Le Mans to Chartres distance is approximately 108 km.

The average frequency per day from Le Mans to Chartres is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Mans and Chartres as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Trains mostly depart from Le Mans station and arrive in Chartres station.
• Coaches mostly depart from Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet and arrive in Chartres, Pôle d'Échange.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Le Mans to Chartres, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Chartres by coach.
• Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Chartres by train.

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

• 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
• 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.

Omio customers who travel from Le Mans to Chartres often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Orléans, Dreux, Châteaudun, Paris Gare Montparnasse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chartres and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Le Mans to Chartres, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In Chartres, visitors can enjoy the Chartres en Lumières, an annual light show illuminating the city's historic buildings with vibrant displays. Explore the Fine Arts Museum to see European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, or take a scenic walk along the Eure River for picturesque views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visit the local markets to experience the vibrant atmosphere and taste regional delicacies. For a unique experience, attend a workshop at the International Stained Glass Centre to learn about the art of stained glass making. Key sights include the Chartres Cathedral, renowned for its Gothic architecture and stunning stained glass windows, the artistic Maison Picassiette, Église Saint-Aignan known for its beautiful frescoes, and the charming Chartres Historic Preservation Area with its medieval streets.

Spending one to two days in Chartres is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the renowned Chartres Cathedral, the charming old town, and the Maison Picassiette.