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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €120 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Lens to Lyon?

The distance between Lens and Lyon is 618 km. The road distance is 639.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Lens to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lens to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lens to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Lens to Lyon bus arrive?

Lens to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Lens to Lyon train arrive?

Lens to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Lens to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Lyon is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Lens to Lyon.

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

Book your Lens to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3849+ hotels available in Lyon.

Lens to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lens to Lyon 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 30m
€123–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m
€42–85
Drive 639.9 km
1. Drive from Lens to Lyoncar 639.9 km
6h 34m
€98–141
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIL - LYS
7h 43m
€123–294
Train via Lille Flandres
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrachetrain 7815
4h 58m
€101–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
10h 17m
€76–168
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 11m
€131–324
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 46m
€110–281

Lens to Lyon by train (TGV)

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4h 30mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Arras to Lyon Part Dieu 6 times a week. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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