The average train between Albi and Lens takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Albi to Lens. 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 3 times a day between Albi and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albi is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Lens at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Toulouse Matabiau and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Albi to Lens. However, there are services departing from Albi station and arriving at Lens station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
Albi to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Albi Ville station.
Albi to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Albi to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Albi and Lens is 724.9 km. The road distance is 1,072 km.
You can take a train from Albi Ville to Lens via Toulouse Matabiau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 9h 43m.