The average train between Lyon and Lens takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 twice daily between Lyon and Lens. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Lens station via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Lyon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Lyon to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Lens is 542 km. The road distance is 618 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arras every 4 hours. Tickets cost €130–210 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
