Train Chartres to Lens from €70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chartres and Lens takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 291 km
Distance: €70
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv

3h 53m

€57–104

Chartres to Lens train times

Trains run twice daily between Chartres and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chartres is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare Montparnasse and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 5:04 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:35 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 3:02 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:48 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:50 PM → 9:02 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:06 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 1:29 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 3:32 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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