The average train between Lens and Chartres takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 Lens and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Chartres at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lens to Chartres? 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 Lens to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Arras station and arriving at Chartres station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Lens to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
Lens to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
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The distance between Lens and Chartres is 241.1 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Chartres via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 3m.