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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Lens is to bus via Lens which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Lens is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Lens via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Lens?

The distance between Bordeaux and Lens is 741 km. The road distance is 756.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Bordeaux to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Lens bus from?

Bordeaux to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Lens train from?

Bordeaux to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Lens?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Lens bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Lens train arrive?

Bordeaux to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Lens is 757 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Bordeaux to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Lens.

Bordeaux to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 48m
€147–226
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
4h 42m
€58–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lillebus FlixBus N743 / ...
11h 35m
€73–108
Drive 756.9 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Lenscar 756.9 km
7h 30m
€143–207
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain 7660
5h 53m
€165–256
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 19m
€73–119
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 23m
€125–338
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 45m
€105–336

Bordeaux to Lens by train and bus

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4h 48mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bordeaux to Lens.

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Distance: 740.7 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Saint-Michel - Saint-Germain, Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, and Paris Nord in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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