How far is it from Channel Tunnel to Lens?

The distance between Channel Tunnel and Lens is 138 km.

How do I travel from Channel Tunnel to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Channel Tunnel to Lens without a car is to travel and train which takes 2h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Channel Tunnel to Lens?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Channel Tunnel to Lens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1058+ hotels available in Lens.

Channel Tunnel to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Channel Tunnel to Lens by unknown, train, bus, car train, or car

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Travel, train
best
1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Calais Ville
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
3. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
2h 43m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to Lille
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lens781
3h 36m
Travel, Eurotunnel, drive
1. Walk from Channel Tunnel to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lens
2h 18m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.5 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Tunnel to Lens. However, you can travel to Calais Ville, take the train to Hazebrouck, then take the train to Lens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Channel Tunnel to Lens via Calais and Lille in around 3h 36m.

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