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

The cheapest way to get from Douai to Lens is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Douai to Lens is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs €50 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Douai and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Douai to Lens. However, there are services departing from DOUAI - Ecole des Mines - Quai D and arriving at Bollaert Delelis via Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Douai and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Douai and arriving at Lens. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Douai to Lens?

The distance between Douai and Lens is 26 km. The road distance is 22.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Douai to Lens without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs €4 - €10.

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

The train from Douai to Lens takes 31 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Douai to Lens bus from?

Douai to Lens bus services, operated by Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais, depart from DOUAI - Ecole des Mines - Quai D station.

Where do I catch the Douai to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Douai to Lens?

The best way to get from Douai to Lens is to train which takes 31 min and costs €4 - €10. Alternatively, you can line 413 bus and line 1 bus, which costs €3 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Douai to Lens bus arrive?

Douai to Lens bus services, operated by Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais, arrive at HENIN-BEAUMONT - Carnot - F Eglise - Abri station.

Where does the Douai to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Douai to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Douai to Lens is 23 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Douai to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Lens.

Can I share a ride from Douai to Lens?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Douai and Lens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Douai to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, line 413 bus, and line 1 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Douai to Lens by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Douai to Lenstrain Ter
31 min
€4–10
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Douai to Lensrideshare 21.9 km
33 min
€2
Line 413 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from DOUAI - Ecole des Mines - Quai D to HENIN-BEAUMONT - Carnot - F Eglise - Abribus 413
2. Take the bus from Gare to Bollaert Delelisbus 1 / ...
1h 21m
€3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Douai to Lenstaxi 22.7 km
18 min
€50–65
Drive 22.7 km
1. Drive from Douai to Lenscar 22.7 km
18 min
€4–5

Douai to Lens by train

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Distance: 25.6 km
Duration: 31 min

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Douai to Lens every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DOUAI - Ecole des Mines - Quai D to Bollaert Delelis via HENIN-BEAUMONT - Carnot - F Eglise - Abri and Gare in around 1h 21m.

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