The average train between Laon and Lens takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Laon 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 5 times a day between Laon and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Lens at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Laon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Laon station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Laon to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laon station.
Laon to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Laon to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Laon and Lens is 112.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Laon to Lens via Paris Nord in around 3h 49m.