What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lens is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lens?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lens is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Lens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Lens?

The distance between La Rochelle and Lens is 666 km. The road distance is 662.8 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from La Rochelle to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Lens bus from?

La Rochelle to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Lens train from?

La Rochelle to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Lens?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lens is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €350 and takes 25h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Lens bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Lens train arrive?

La Rochelle to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Lens is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from La Rochelle to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Lens?

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

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
5h 34m
€119–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
10h 57m
€51–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle Atlantiquebus
2. Take the bus from Niort to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
10h 40m
€76–138
Drive 662.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Lenscar 662.8 km
6h 27m
€102–147
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane LRH - LIL
25h 53m
€93–348
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
7h 45m
€82–290
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 1m
€152–364
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 8m
€155–390
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane LRH - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 25m
€122–351

La Rochelle to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Lens.

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Distance: 666.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) 4 times a week.

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