The average train between Laon and Chartres takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Laon to Chartres. 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 Laon and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laon is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Chartres at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Laon to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Laon station and arriving at Chartres station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Laon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Laon to Chartres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and RATP Metro.
The distance between Laon and Chartres is 199.3 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Laon to Chartres via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 3h 45m.