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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Chartres is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Chartres is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Chartres via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Lens to Chartres?

The distance between Lens and Chartres is 291 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lens to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Chartres bus from?

Lens to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Chartres train from?

Lens to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Chartres?

The best way to get from Lens to Chartres is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Lens to Chartres bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lens to Chartres train arrive?

Lens to Chartres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Chartres is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lens to Chartres.

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

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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 140+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
3h 56m
€44–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus Autocar
7h 17m
€33–49
Drive 284.8 km
1. Drive from Lens to Chartrescar 284.8 km
2h 53m
€45–64

Lens to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

108Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lens to Chartres.

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Distance: 290.8 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Chartres via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via Paris, Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Montparnasse - Alencon, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 7h 17m.

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