There are 3 ways to get from Lens to Avallon by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avallontrain Ter
5h 18m€69–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Auxerre - Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Auxerre St Gervais to Avallonbus
9h 9m€37–61Drive 413.9 km
- Drive from Lens to Avalloncar 413.9 km
4h 4m€67–96
Lens to Avallon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Avallon is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Avallon is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Avallon. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Avallon via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Auxerre St Gervais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Avallon. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Avallon via Arras, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Lens and Avallon is 429 km. The road distance is 413.9 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Avallon without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Lens to Avallon, including transfers.
Lens to Avallon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Avallon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Avallon is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Avallon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Avallon via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Avallon via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Auxerre - Train Station, and Auxerre St Gervais in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Auxerre - Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Avallon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Lens to Avallon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Avallon is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Lens to Avallon.
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