The average train between Chartres and Lens takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 48m • 3 changesWant 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 Arras station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
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 TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
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The distance between Chartres and Lens is 241.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 14m.