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How to get fromAlsace to Lensby train (TGV), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Alsace to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (TGV)

    best
    1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris EsttrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LenstrainTgv
    5h 47m
    €110–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colmar to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to LensbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    €55–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Colmar to Arlon Garebus
    2. Take the train from Arlon to NamurtrainP / ...
    3. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandrestrainIc
    11h 48m
    €62–102

  4. Drive 491 km

    1. Drive from Alsace to Lenscar491 km
    5h 30m
    €76–110

  5. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgtrainTer
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to LenstrainTgv
    6h 8m
    €86–217

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgtrainTer
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    6h 11m
    €94–228

  7. Fly

    1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)planeSXB - LIL
    8h 13m
    €143–351

Alsace to Lens by bus, train, and subway (TGV)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a bus from Dambach to Lens via Gare, Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Lens via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 11h 35m.

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