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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lens is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 20h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lens is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs €160 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lens via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 2m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lens?

The distance between Bucharest and Lens is 1933 km. The road distance is 2270.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lens without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 8m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Bucharest to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lens bus from?

Bucharest to Lens bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lens train from?

Bucharest to Lens train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Lens?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lens is to train which takes 34h 2m and costs €270 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 30h 1m.

Where does the Bucharest to Lens bus arrive?

Bucharest to Lens bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lens?

Lens is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:10 AM in Bucharest and 2:10 AM in Lens.

Where does the Bucharest to Lens train arrive?

Bucharest to Lens train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lens is 2271 km. It takes approximately 21h 45m to drive from Bucharest to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

Bucharest to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Lens by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 15m
€168–379
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brusselsbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
20h 8m
€59–109
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
34h 2m
€271–351
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
36h 59m
€206–445
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 50m
€112–290
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane OTP - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
8h 13m
€161–352
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane OTP - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
9h 52m
€118–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 712 / ...
30h 1m
€147–181
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 712 / ...
43h 21m
€159–284
Drive 2,270.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lenscar 2,270.7 km
21h 45m
€351–507
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Lenscar
23h 51m
€348–1,361

Bucharest to Lens by train and foot

7Weekly Services

34h 2mAverage Duration

€271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,933.1 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lens via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 34h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Lens via Brussels-North Station, Brussels-North train station, and Lille in around 30h 1m.

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