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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Lens is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lens via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Caen to Lens?

The distance between Caen and Lens is 439 km. The road distance is 320 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Caen to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Lens train from?

Caen to Lens train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Lens?

The best way to get from Caen to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Caen to Lens bus arrive?

Caen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Caen to Lens train arrive?

Caen to Lens train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Lens is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Caen to Lens.

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

Book your Caen to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Lens.

Caen to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
4h 15m
€57–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lens781
6h 55m
€24–50
Drive 320 km
1. Drive from Caen to Lens320 km
3h 36m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to ArrasK45
5h 47m
€40–127

Caen to Lens by train

39Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.4 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Lens via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Lens via Paris in around 6h 55m.

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