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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lens is to bus via Lyon which costs €60 - €90 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Lens is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Lens via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Avignon to Lens?

The distance between Avignon and Lens is 844 km. The road distance is 865.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Avignon to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Lens bus from?

Avignon to Lens bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Avignon to Lens?

The best way to get from Avignon to Lens is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Avignon to Lens bus arrive?

Avignon to Lens bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Avignon to Lens train arrive?

Avignon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Lens is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Avignon to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Avignon to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 3m
€90–212
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 5m
€60–88
Drive 865.5 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Lenscar 865.5 km
8h 44m
€132–191
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 3m
€135–481
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 35m
€95–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lillebus 1685
13h 27m
€62–147
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 8m
€120–445
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NCE - LIL
8h 37m
€107–275
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 34m
€99–314
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 48m
€116–326
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 Arrastrain
7h 37m
€160–461
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 19m
€82–247

Avignon to Lens by train (TGV)

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 844.5 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Avignon Tgv to Arras once a week. Tickets cost €85–210 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Lens via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 13h 5m.

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