The average train between Lens and Lyon takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Lyon. 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 Lens and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 58m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lens to Lyon? 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 Lens to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Lens to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lens to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Lens and Lyon is 542 km. The road distance is 640 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €130–190 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily.