The average train between Madrid and Lens takes 21h 13m and the fastest train takes 20h 10m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Madrid and Lens. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Lens at 6:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 13m. 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 21h 13m.
Madrid to Lens train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lens train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Lens station.
Book your Madrid to Lens train tickets online with Renfe AVE, 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.
