The average train between Madrid and Lens takes 20h 41m and the fastest train takes 19h 43m. 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 8:30 PM which arrives into Lens at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 41m. 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 20h 41m.
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 Arras station.
Book your Madrid to Lens train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Lens is 1,223.7 km. The road distance is 1,901 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lens via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 13h 10m.