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

The cheapest way to get from Houdan to Lens is to bus which costs €11 - €27 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houdan to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Houdan and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Houdan to Lens. However, there are services departing from Houdan and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Houdan to Lens?

The distance between Houdan and Lens is 266 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Houdan to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Houdan to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houdan to Lens train from?

Houdan to Lens train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Houdan station.

Train or bus from Houdan to Lens?

The best way to get from Houdan to Lens is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €27 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Houdan to Lens train arrive?

Houdan to Lens train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Paris Gare Montparnasse station.

Can I drive from Houdan to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Houdan to Lens is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Houdan to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1078+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Houdan to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or 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 Houdan to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain N
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 31m
€39–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare de Mantes-la-Jolie - Quai 10 to La Défensebus 7820
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
5h 57m
€11–26
Drive 252.3 km
1. Drive from Houdan to Lenscar 252.3 km
2h 44m
€38–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare de Houdan to Saint-Quentin - Gare routière Paul Delouvrierbus
2. Take the train from Saint-Quentin en Yvelines - Montigny-le-Bretonneux to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain C
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 49m

Houdan to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Houdan to Lens via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Houdan to Lens via Gare Routière de Mantes-la-Ville - Quai 26, Gare de Mantes-la-Jolie - Quai 10, La Défense, La Défense, Neuilly Porte Maillot, and Paris in around 5h 57m.

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