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
best- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Arrastrain Tgv
6h 21m€148–311Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
- Take the bus from Salon-de-Provence to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
14h 48m€75–123Drive 897.7 km
- Drive from Arles to Lenscar 897.7 km
9h 16m€139–200Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
5h 11m€82–287Train via Paris (TGV)
- Take the train from Arles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 28m€181–288Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Montpellier to Lille Europetrain Trn
8h 23m€185–392Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 50m€136–355Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 8m€110–284Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 15m€90–299Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MPL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 14m€184–426
Arles to Lens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lens is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Lens is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €290.
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Lens via Nimes Pont Du Gard and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Arles and Lens is 897 km. The road distance is 897.7 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €140 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Arles to Lens, including transfers.
Arles to Lens bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, depart from Péri station.
Arles to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
The best way to get from Arles to Lens is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 48m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Arras 3 times a day. Tickets cost €170–280 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Lens via Salon-de-Provence, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 14h 48m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–390
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–330
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arles to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–290
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Montpellier to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–330
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Bus from Péri to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Salon-de-Provence to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Arles to Lens bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, arrive at Gare Routière station.
Arles to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Lens is 898 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Arles to Lens.
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