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

The cheapest way to get from Castres to Lens is to bus via Lens which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castres to Lens is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €180 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Castres and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Castres to Lens. However, there are services departing from Castres and arriving at Lens via Toulouse Matabiau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Castres to Lens?

The distance between Castres and Lens is 805 km. The road distance is 896.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Castres to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Castres to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castres to Lens train from?

Castres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Castres station.

Train or bus from Castres to Lens?

The best way to get from Castres to Lens is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Castres to Lens train arrive?

Castres to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Castres to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Castres to Lens is 896 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Castres to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Lens.

Castres to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly Castres–Mazamet Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DCM - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
4h 56m
€184–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argouletsbus 760
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 27m
€71–139
Train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
9h 57m
€168–369
Drive 896.2 km
1. Drive from Castres to Lenscar 896.2 km
9h 4m
€138–200
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
6h 27m
€100–275
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TLS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 39m
€148–375
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane TLS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
7h 16m
€112–281
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane TLS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 45m
€127–321
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TLS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 27m
€88–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Béziers - Sncfbus 753
2. Take the train from Beziers to Arrastrain Tgv
10h 17m
€205–329
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argouletsbus 760
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lillebus FlixBus N781
16h 48m
€75–127

Castres to Lens by train, foot, and subway

52Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.9 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Castres to Lens via Toulouse Matabiau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Lens via TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets, Argoulets, Marengo-SNCF, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 16h 27m.

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