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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lens is to bus via Aix-en-Provence which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 7m.

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 43m and costs €100 - €290.

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 - Gare Routiere and Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs €90 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 54m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 15h 19m.

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 17m to drive from Arles to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Arles to Lens by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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 54m
€93–279
Bus via Aix-en-Provence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 7m
€68–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lillebus 1685
15h 19m
€73–160
Drive 896.5 km
1. Drive from Arles to Lenscar 896.5 km
9h 17m
€136–196
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 43m
€103–290
Train
1. Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Nimes to Arrastrain Tgv
7h 20m
€142–237
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
6h 12m
€139–457
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 Arrastrain
6h 18m
€124–406
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 55m
€120–302
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
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 Arrastrain
7h 52m
€152–444
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 29m
€81–223

Arles to Lens by train and foot

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6h 54mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 950.1 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

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