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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Lens is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €170 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Brest to Lens?

The distance between Brest and Lens is 808 km. The road distance is 691.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €70 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Brest to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Brest to Lens?

The best way to get from Brest to Lens is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Brest to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Lens is 692 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Brest to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 873+ hotels available in Lens.

Brest to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Brest 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
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 24m
€70–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
14h 7m
€62–130
Drive 691.9 km
1. Drive from Brest to Lenscar 691.9 km
7h 26m
€106–153
Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BES - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 4m
€172–369
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 42m
€182–487

Brest to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.3 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brest to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 13h.

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