The average train between Chelles and Lens takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelles 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 Chelles and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelles is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Lens at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare Magenta and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chelles station and arriving at Lens station via Magenta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Chelles to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chelles - Gournay station.
Chelles to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
The distance between Chelles and Lens is 173.4 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Chelles - Gournay to Lens via Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 3h 2m.