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 €35 - €100 and takes 12h 40m.

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 5h 5m and costs €55 - €270.

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 Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Lens?

The distance between Bordeaux and Lens is 745 km. The road distance is 756 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 5h 17m and costs €75 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 5h 17m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Lens is 756 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Bordeaux to Lens.

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

Book your Bordeaux to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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 1057+ hotels available in Lens.

Bordeaux to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
5h 17m
€78–273
Bus via Lens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€35–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to LilleFlixBus N743
11h 35m
€38–105
Drive 756 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Lens756 km
7h 25m
€117–169
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)BOD - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
5h 5m
€60–263
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandres7660
5h 56m
€97–211
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BOD - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
5h 45m
€115–363
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BOD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 22m
€84–288
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)TLS - LIL
7h 38m
€138–258

Bordeaux to Lens by train, bus, and foot

39Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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