The average train between Lens and Madrid takes 21h 48m and the fastest train takes 20h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Lens and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 10:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 21h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Madrid station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
Lens to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Lens to Madrid train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lens and Madrid is 1,223.7 km. The road distance is 1,889 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 12h 48m.