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 €30 - €55 and takes 7h 22m.

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 58m 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 22m.

How far is it from Chartres to Lens?

The distance between Chartres and Lens is 296 km. The road distance is 283.5 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 and line 91 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 does the Chartres to Lens bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chartres to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Lens is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Chartres to Lens.

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

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Chartres to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, line 91 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 91 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nordbus 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 16m
€57–102
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 22m
€34–50
Drive 283.5 km
1. Drive from Chartres to Lenscar 283.5 km
2h 58m
€45–65

Chartres to Lens by train and bus

38Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

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 22m.

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