There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Albi by train (TGV), bus, train, night 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- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
9h 55m€190–326Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LIL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 42m€54–331Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
16h 30m€92–155Train, night train
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the nighttrain from Paris Austerlitz to Albi Madeleinenighttrain 3755
16h 39m€167–284Drive 855.6 km
- Drive from Lens to Albicar 855.6 km
8h 56m€162–234Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Toulousebus FlixBus N781
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus Autocar
16h 35m€97–145Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CDG - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 51m€142–346Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ORY - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
7h 15m€102–278Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Rodez-Marcillac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ)plane ORY - RDZ
- Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain
7h 11m€131–401Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
8h 26m€116–338
Lens to Albi by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Albi is to bus and train which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Albi is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs €50 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Albi. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Albi Ville via Lille and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Albi. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Albi Ville via Arras, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Lens and Albi is 1072 km. The road distance is 855.6 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Albi without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €190 - €330.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Lens to Albi, including transfers.
Lens to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Lens to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Albi is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs €190 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 35m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Albi Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Albi Ville via Lille, Toulouse, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 16h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–320
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–190
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Rodez-Marcillac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–330
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €160–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Night train from Paris Austerlitz to Albi Madeleine
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Albi Madeleine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Lens to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Albi is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Lens to Albi.
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