The average train between Violaines and Lens takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is a train service every few hours from Violaines 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 hourly between Violaines and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Violaines is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lens at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Violaines to Lens. However, there are services departing from Violaines station and arriving at Lens station via Bethune. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Violaines to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Bassee station.
Violaines to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Violaines to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Violaines and Lens is 12.4 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from La Bassee to Lens via Bethune in around 49 min.