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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Lens is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Lens via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Arles to Lens?

The distance between Arles and Lens is 950 km. The road distance is 896.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Lens without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 6h 47m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Arles to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Lens bus from?

Arles to Lens bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, depart from Péri station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Lens train from?

Arles to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Lens?

The best way to get from Arles to Lens is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 6h 47m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Arles to Lens bus arrive?

Arles to Lens bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, arrive at Gare Routière station.

Where does the Arles to Lens train arrive?

Arles to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Arles to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Lens is 896 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Arles to Lens.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Arles and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Péri and arriving at Lens via Salon-de-Provence, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

There are 10 ways to get from Arles 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 via Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 47m
€185–317
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
2. Take the bus from Salon-de-Provence to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
3. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
15h 12m
€68–115
Drive 896.5 km
1. Drive from Arles to Lenscar 896.5 km
9h 19m
€137–198
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
5h 39m
€73–291
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Nimes to Arrastrain Tgv
7h 54m
€184–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 6m
€87–169
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 1m
€131–391
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 36m
€73–265
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 1m
€182–457
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 58m
€106–297

Arles to Lens by train and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 950.1 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Lens via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Lens via Salon-de-Provence, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 15h 12m.

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