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

The cheapest way to get from Chelles to Lens is to bus which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelles to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Chelles and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Carrefour des Déportés and arriving at Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Chelles and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Chelles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Chelles - Gournay and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Chelles to Lens?

The distance between Chelles and Lens is 217 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelles to Lens without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Chelles to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelles to Lens bus from?

Chelles to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where do I catch the Chelles to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelles to Lens?

The best way to get from Chelles to Lens is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Chelles to Lens bus arrive?

Chelles to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lens station.

Where does the Chelles to Lens train arrive?

Chelles to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Magenta station.

Can I drive from Chelles to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelles to Lens is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Chelles to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Lens.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelles - Gournay to Magentatrain E
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
2h 36m
€33–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
3h 49m
€12–22
Drive 190.9 km
1. Drive from Chelles to Lenscar 190.9 km
2h 2m
€30–43

Chelles to Lens by train

39Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Chelles, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Chelles - Gournay to Lens via Gare Magenta and Paris Nord in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens 3 times a week. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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