The average train between Caen and Lens takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 every 4 hours between Caen and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Lens station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Caen to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Caen to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Caen and Lens is 267.4 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Lens via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 3h 50m.