The average train between Lens and Étaples takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Étaples. 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 4 times a day between Lens and Étaples. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Étaples at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Étaples station via Etaples Le Touquet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Lens to Étaples train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Étaples train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Etaples Le Touquet station.
Book your Lens to Étaples train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lens and Étaples is 84.6 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Arras to Etaples Le Touquet every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 44m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week.