The average train between Lens and Nice takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Nice. 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 Nice. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Nice at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lens to Nice? 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 Nice. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Nice station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Lens to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Lens to Nice train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lens and Nice is 820 km. The road distance is 1,171 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Nice Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 28m.