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

The cheapest way to get from Albi to Lens is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albi to Lens is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Albi and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Albi to Lens. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at Lens via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Albi and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Albi to Lens. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at Lens via Toulouse Matabiau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Albi to Lens?

The distance between Albi and Lens is 1072 km. The road distance is 851.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Albi to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Albi to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albi to Lens bus from?

Albi to Lens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Albi Ville station.

Where do I catch the Albi to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Albi to Lens?

The best way to get from Albi to Lens is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Albi to Lens bus arrive?

Albi to Lens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Where does the Albi to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albi to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Albi to Lens is 851 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Albi to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Albi to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Albi to Lens by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, 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 Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
9h 19m
€175–385
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
6h 8m
€73–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiaubus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 5m
€76–144
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Albi Madeleine to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3754
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
14h 4m
€158–337
Drive 851.2 km
1. Drive from Albi to Lenscar 851.2 km
9h
€130–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lillebus FlixBus N781
16h 11m
€78–151
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane TLS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
6h 42m
€110–237
Train to Rodez-Marcillac Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Albi Madeleine to Rodeztrain
2. Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane RDZ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
6h 32m
€140–299
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TLS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 25m
€141–344
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 25m
€125–311
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TLS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 6m
€86–288

Albi to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,071.6 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Albi Ville to Lens via Toulouse Matabiau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albi Ville to Lens via Toulouse Matabiau, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 16h 5m.

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