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

The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Lens is to bus which costs €29 - €75 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourges to Lens is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Bourges and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourges to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bourges and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bourges to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Lens via Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Bourges to Lens?

The distance between Bourges and Lens is 434 km. The road distance is 420.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bourges to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bourges to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourges to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bourges to Lens train from?

Bourges to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourges station.

Train or bus from Bourges to Lens?

The best way to get from Bourges to Lens is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Bourges to Lens bus arrive?

Bourges to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Bourges to Lens train arrive?

Bourges to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.

Can I drive from Bourges to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Lens is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Bourges to Lens.

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

Book your Bourges to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

Bourges to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bourges to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bourges to Paris AusterlitzTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
4h 35m
€64–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bourges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N1717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lens781
7h 30m
€29–73
Drive 420.1 km
1. Drive from Bourges to Lens420.1 km
4h 32m
€65–94

Bourges to Lens by train and subway

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 434.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bourges to Lens via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourges to Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 7h 30m.

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