There are 5 ways to get from Le Mans to Lens by train (TGV), bus, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 33m€78–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
6h 40m€33–54Drive 401.2 km
- Drive from Le Mans to Lenscar 401.2 km
4h€65–93Train
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 40m€89–150Train via Antony
- Take the train from Le Mans to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 40m€77–121
Le Mans to Lens by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Le Mans to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 33m and costs €75 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Mans station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Le Mans - Université Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Lens. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Le Mans and Lens is 405 km. The road distance is 401.2 km.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 33m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Le Mans to Lens, including transfers.
Le Mans to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Le Mans - Université Bus Station.
Le Mans to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Le Mans station.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 33m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Le Mans, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Le Mans to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Lens via Paris in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Le Mans to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.
Le Mans to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to Lens is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Le Mans to Lens.
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