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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Caen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Caen via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Caen via Arras, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Lens to Caen?

The distance between Lens and Caen is 439 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 59m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Lens to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Caen bus from?

Lens to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Caen train from?

Lens to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Caen?

The best way to get from Lens to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 3h 59m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Lens to Caen bus arrive?

Lens to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Lens to Caen train arrive?

Lens to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Caen is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lens to Caen.

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

Book your Lens to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lens to Caen?

Book your Lens to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3179+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
3h 59m
€74–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
6h 55m
€32–60
Drive 321.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Caencar 321.3 km
3h 37m
€51–73
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
5h 59m
€61–124

Lens to Caen by train

210Weekly Trains

3h 59mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Caen via Arras, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Caen via Paris in around 6h 55m.

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