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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Alsace is to bus and train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Alsace is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Scherwiller via Lille Europe and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Lens to Alsace?

The distance between Lens and Alsace is 708 km. The road distance is 491.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Lens to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Alsace train from?

Lens to Alsace train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train, bus or fly from Lens to Alsace?

The best way to get from Lens to Alsace is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Lens to Alsace train arrive?

Lens to Alsace train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lens to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Alsace is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Lens to Alsace.

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

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Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 3477+ hotels available in Alsace.

Lens to Alsace - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Alsace by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
6h 18m
€154–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 29m
€54–104
Drive 491.1 km
1. Drive from Lens to Alsacecar 491.1 km
5h 35m
€78–112
Fly
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LIL - SXB
8h 16m
€184–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Strasbourgbus 834
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
12h 32m
€54–101

Lens to Alsace by train and foot

46Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.1 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Alsace, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Scherwiller via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Strasbourg in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Scherwiller via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Colmar, Colmar, and Selestat in around 11h 29m.

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