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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €85 - €150 and takes 18h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Lens. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Lens. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Lens?

The distance between Barcelona and Lens is 1277 km. The road distance is 1185 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €260 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Barcelona to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Lens bus from?

Barcelona to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Lens train from?

Barcelona to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Lens?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Lens is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €260 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Barcelona to Lens bus arrive?

Barcelona to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Barcelona to Lens train arrive?

Barcelona to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Lens is 1185 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Barcelona to Lens.

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

Book your Barcelona to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Lens?

Book your Barcelona to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Lens.

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

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

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 Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
9h 10m
€267–417
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 35m
€63–237
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Parisbus N1142
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
18h 24m
€85–143
Drive 1,185 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Lenscar 1,185 km
12h 3m
€184–266
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BCN - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
7h 4m
€96–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 25m
€100–181
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BCN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 48m
€88–281
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BCN - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 31m
€80–241
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BCN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 33m
€80–235
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane GRO - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 9m
€84–407
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BCN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
9h 5m
€67–244
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
9h 30m
€138–383

Barcelona to Lens by train (TGV)

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9h 10mAverage Duration

€267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,276.6 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lens via Paris in around 18h 24m.

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