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How to get fromCaen to Lensby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3312 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain train Tgv
    4h 37m
    €75–152

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus bus 712
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain train Ter
    6h 6m
    €33–62

  3. Drive 320.9 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Lenscar car 320.9 km
    3h 37m
    €50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arrastrain train Ter
    5h 49m
    €61–125

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus bus 781
    7h 20m
    €36–64

Caen to Lens by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Lens via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lens via Paris in around 7h 20m.

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