The average train between Chartres and Lens takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Chartres and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare Montparnasse and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chartres to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Chartres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Chartres to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chartres and Lens is 241.1 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Lens via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 17m.