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

The cheapest way to get from Creil to Lens is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Creil to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Creil and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Creil to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Creil and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Creil to Lens. However, there are services departing from Creil and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Creil to Lens?

The distance between Creil and Lens is 161 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Creil to Lens without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Creil to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Creil to Lens bus from?

Creil to Lens bus services, operated by Oise - Réseau de l'Oise, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where do I catch the Creil to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Creil to Lens?

The best way to get from Creil to Lens is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Creil to Lens bus arrive?

Creil to Lens bus services, operated by Oise - Réseau de l'Oise, arrive at ROISSY POLE - Quai F1 station.

Where does the Creil to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Creil to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Creil to Lens is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Creil to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Creil to Lens by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Creil to Arrastrain Ter
2h 13m
€27–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to ROISSY POLE - Quai F1bus 630
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
4h 5m
€13–23
Drive 149.3 km
1. Drive from Creil to Lenscar 149.3 km
1h 46m
€23–34
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Creil to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
2h 39m
€38–93

Creil to Lens by train

5Weekly Trains

2h 13mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 160.6 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Creil to Arras 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 4h 5m.

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