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 €45 - €170 and takes 16h 20m.

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 5h 58m and costs €130 - €550.

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 20m.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m 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 17m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 16h 20m.

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?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Lens.

Albi to Lens - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Albi to Lens by train (TGV), train, bus, night 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 17m
€96–275
Bus
cheapest
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 20m
€47–166
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lillebus FlixBus N781
16h 12m
€69–184
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 3m
€158–345
Drive 851.2 km
1. Drive from Albi to Lenscar 851.2 km
9h
€131–190
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
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
€104–270
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
€105–287
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
€136–299
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 Arrastrain
6h 48m
€135–357
Train to Rodez-Marcillac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Albi Madeleine to Rodeztrain
2. Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane RDZ - LIL
5h 58m
€130–522
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 30m
€131–312
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
8h 53m
€112–303

Albi to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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 17m. 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 20m.

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