Nice to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Lens takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.

12h 2m
Duration: 1,173 km
Distance: €275
Average price: Twice daily
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Train

Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv

Nice to Lens train times

Trains run twice daily between Nice and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:58 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 9:21 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 8:18 AM
Arrives next day
17h 22m • 3 changes
4:56 PM → 12:23 PM
Arrives next day
19h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:55 AM → 3:21 PM
9h 26m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 9:21 PM
9h 25m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 6:06 AM
Arrives next day
15h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nice to Lens? 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.

Map of how to get from Nice to Lens.

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Distance: 1,173.1 km
Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 8h 41m.

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