The average train between Lens and Chartres takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Lens and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Chartres at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 33m • 3 changes



4h 23m • 3 changes



3h 24m • 3 changes



4h 46m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Chartres station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Lens to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Chartres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Lens to Chartres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Lens and Chartres is 241.1 km. The road distance is 291 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 3h 43m.