What is the cheapest way to get from Chartres to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Lens is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chartres to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Chartres to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse - Alencon and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chartres and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Chartres to Lens?

The distance between Chartres and Lens is 291 km. The road distance is 282.6 km.

How do I travel from Chartres to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Chartres to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Chartres to Lens?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Chartres to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Lens bus from?

Chartres to Lens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole station.

Where do I catch the Chartres to Lens train from?

Chartres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.

Train or bus from Chartres to Lens?

The best way to get from Chartres to Lens is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Chartres to Lens bus arrive?

Chartres to Lens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group station.

Where does the Chartres to Lens train arrive?

Chartres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare Montparnasse station.

Can I drive from Chartres to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Lens is 283 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chartres to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Chartres to Lens?

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Chartres to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Chartres to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 52m
€53–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Groupbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
7h 24m
€26–49
Drive 282.6 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Lenscar 282.6 km
2h 59m
€44–63

Chartres to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chartres to Lens.

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Distance: 290.9 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Chartres to Lens via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres Gare Rue Nicole to Lens via Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group, Montparnasse - Alencon, Porte des Ternes - Anny Flore, and Paris in around 7h 24m.

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