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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lens is to fly and train which costs €110 - €340 and takes 10h 47m.

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 6h 58m and costs €150 - €410.

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 Hauptbahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lens?

The distance between Istanbul and Lens is 2340 km. The road distance is 2678.8 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 bus and train via Munich which takes 34h 1m and costs €210 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:42 PM in Istanbul and 11:42 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 27m 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 1024+ hotels available in Lens.

Istanbul to Lens - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Lens by plane, train, bus, night train, 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)IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 5m
€157–388
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
10h 3m
€102–408
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
34h 1m
€219–477
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Paris l'EstNj
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
2d
€224–486
Drive 2,678.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lens2,678.8 km
25h 27m
€414–598
Fly Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)IST - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 58m
€150–401
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)SAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
10h 47m
€116–335
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)SAW - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
9h 48m
€164–442
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
10h 10m
€200–529
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to LilleN280
41h 10m
€133–236
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to Lille
2d 4h
€127–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TournaiIc / ...
2d 6h
€140–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Lens
24h 38m
€405–1,443

Istanbul to Lens by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

34h 1mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,340.4 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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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