The average train between Madrid and Lens takes 23h 46m and the fastest train takes 20h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Lens. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lens. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Lens station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.
Madrid to Lens train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lens train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lens station.
Book your Madrid to Lens train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Lens is 1,223.7 km. The road distance is 1,882 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lens via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 12m.
