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

The cheapest way to get from Laon to Lens is to bus and train which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laon to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Laon and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Laon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Laon and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Laon to Lens?

The distance between Laon and Lens is 338 km. The road distance is 134.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Laon to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Laon to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laon to Lens train from?

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

Where does the Laon to Lens train arrive?

Laon to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Laon to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Laon to Lens is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Laon to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1151+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Laon to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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 Laon to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 6m
€55–121
Drive 134.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Laon to Lenscar 134.2 km
1h 20m
€21–30
Bus, train via Chaulnes
1. Take the bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to St Quentin - Gare Routierebus 513
2. Take the bus from St Quentin to Tgv Haute Picardiebus
3. Take the train from Tgv Haute Picardie to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 25m
€23–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Laon - Gare Routiere to St Quentin - Gare Routierebus 513 / ...
2. Take the train from St Quentin to Douaitrain Ter
5h 17m
€21–46

Laon to Lens by train

89Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Laon to Lens via Paris Nord and Arras in around 4h 6m.

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