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

The cheapest way to get from Gap to Lens is to bus via Lyon which costs €50 - €80 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gap to Lens is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Gap and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gap to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gap and arriving at Lens via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Gap and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Gap to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gap and arriving at Lens via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Gap to Lens?

The distance between Gap and Lens is 889 km. The road distance is 843.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gap to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Gap to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gap to Lens bus from?

Gap to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Gap station.

Where do I catch the Gap to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Gap to Lens?

The best way to get from Gap to Lens is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 14h.

Where does the Gap to Lens bus arrive?

Gap to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Gap to Lens train arrive?

Gap to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Gap to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Gap to Lens is 844 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Gap to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Gap to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Gap to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Gap to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Arrastrain Tgv
8h 22m
€146–237
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gap to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h
€54–79
Drive 843.7 km
1. Drive from Gap to Lenscar 843.7 km
9h 4m
€128–185
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Gap to Aix En Provencetrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
8h 15m
€121–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus T91
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lillebus Ski77
15h 53m
€66–110
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Gap to Valence Villetrain
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
8h 53m
€147–354
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gap to Aix En Provencetrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
11h
€103–273
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Gap to Valence Villetrain
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
10h 40m
€152–365
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Gap to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NCE - LIL
11h 54m
€134–321

Gap to Lens by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 22mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 889.4 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Gap to Lens via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Arras in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gap to Lens via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 14h.

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