The average train between Valence and Lens takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Valence 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 Valence and Lens. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 9:16 AM which arrives into Lens at 4:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Valence to Lens. However, there are services departing from Valence station and arriving at Lens station via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Valence to Lens train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Valence to Lens train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Valence to Lens train tickets online with ZOU ! TER, TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Valence and Lens is 631.8 km. The road distance is 730 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Arras twice daily. Tickets cost €150–240 and the journey takes 3h 37m.