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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lens is to night train and bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 32h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lens is to fly and train which takes 9h 1m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lens. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lens via Munich central bus station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lens. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lens via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lens?

The distance between Istanbul and Lens is 2344 km. The road distance is 2679.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lens without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 32h 48m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Istanbul to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lens bus from?

Istanbul to Lens bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lens train from?

Istanbul to Lens train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Lens bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lens bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lens?

Lens is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:12 AM in Istanbul and 2:12 AM in Lens.

Where does the Istanbul to Lens train arrive?

Istanbul to Lens train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lens is 2679 km. It takes approximately 25h 37m to drive from Istanbul to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 373+ hotels available in Lens.

Istanbul to Lens - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, bus

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Lens by plane, train, night train, bus, car, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 35m
€126–248
Night train, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Ghentbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
32h 48m
€68–120
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2d
€186–340
Drive 2,679.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lenscar 2,679.4 km
25h 37m
€408–588
Fly Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane IST - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
9h 1m
€139–309
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
10h 37m
€101–283
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
10h 1m
€80–316
Fly Istanbul to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane IST - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
9h 33m
€170–310
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane SAW - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
9h 36m
€121–319
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
12h 39m
€191–403
Fly Istanbul to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane IST - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
13h 38m
€148–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
34h 6m
€262–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lillebus N280
41h 10m
€149–238
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Lenscar
24h 45m
€401–1,437

Istanbul to Lens by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

34h 6mAverage Duration

€262Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,344.4 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Lens via Munich central bus station and Lille in around 41h 10m.

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