What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Lens is to bus via Valence which costs €55 - €90 and takes 17h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Lens is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gare routière and arriving at Lens via Aubenas Gare Routiere and Valence - Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Lens. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Lens via Nimes and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Alès to Lens?

The distance between Alès and Lens is 930 km. The road distance is 841 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Lens?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Alès to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Lens bus from?

Alès to Lens bus services, operated by Cars Région Ardèche, depart from Gare routière station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Lens train from?

Alès to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Lens?

The best way to get from Alès to Lens is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 16h 49m.

Where does the Alès to Lens bus arrive?

Alès to Lens bus services, operated by Cars Région Ardèche, arrive at Gare Routière station.

Where does the Alès to Lens train arrive?

Alès to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Lens is 841 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Alès to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Alès to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to ArrasTgv
7h 26m
€108–227
Bus via Valence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare RoutièreE13
2. Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Valence Gare Routiere I
3. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lens
17h 5m
€56–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Lille1685
16h 49m
€62–140
Drive 841 km
1. Drive from Alès to Lens841 km
9h 41m
€130–188
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MPL - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 44m
€156–463
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MPL - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
7h 48m
€162–454
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)MRS - LIL
7h 39m
€122–291
Train, bus to Le Puy – Loudes Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Langogne
2. Take the bus from LANGOGNE - LANGOGNE - Gare Sncf to CHASPUZAC - Aéroport
3. Fly from Le Puy – Loudes Airport (LPY) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LPY - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
9h 18m
€514–1,062
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)TLS - LIL
9h 19m
€152–265
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MRS - CRL
4. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
10h 22m
€90–235

Alès to Lens by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 930 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ales to Lens via Nimes and Arras in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Lens via Avignon - Pem, Gare Centre, Le Lac, Avignon, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 16h 49m.

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