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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Lens is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 21h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Lens. However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Lens. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Lens via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Florence to Lens?

The distance between Florence and Lens is 1363 km. The road distance is 1195.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Lens without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €130 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Florence to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lens bus from?

Florence to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lens train from?

Florence to Lens train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to Lens?

The best way to get from Florence to Lens is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Florence to Lens bus arrive?

Florence to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Florence to Lens train arrive?

Florence to Lens train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Florence to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Lens is 1196 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Florence to Lens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Lens?

Book your Florence to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

Florence to Lens - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 13 ways to get from Florence to Lens by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or car train

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 Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
11h 49m
€135–395
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane PSA - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 2m
€62–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
21h 35m
€83–140
Drive 1,195.9 km
1. Drive from Florence to Lenscar 1,195.9 km
12h 54m
€184–265
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FLR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 22m
€102–266
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
12h 41m
€113–237
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Gentbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
27h 1m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Florence to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Lenscar
14h 50m
€227–1,186
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FLR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 55m
€110–279
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane FLR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
6h 53m
€111–289
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BLQ - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 25m
€90–251
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BLQ - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
9h 20m
€89–239
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane PSA - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
4. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
9h 58m
€66–267

Florence to Lens by train

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,363.4 km
Duration: 11h 49m

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

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lens via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence to Lens via Paris in around 21h 35m.

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