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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €30 - €95 and takes 13h 55m.

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 5h 48m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brest - SNCF Train Station and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Brest to Lens?

The distance between Brest and Lens is 809 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 23m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Brest to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lens bus from?

Brest to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.

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 23m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Brest to Lens bus arrive?

Brest to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

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 21m 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?

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Brest to Lens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
6h 23m
€74–206
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lens781
13h 55m
€31–94
Drive 691.9 km
1. Drive from Brest to Lens691.9 km
7h 21m
€107–154
Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BES - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
5h 48m
€143–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to LilleN702
14h 40m
€57–147
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennes
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 34m
€173–542

Brest to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.5 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 55m.

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