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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €28 - €75 and takes 10h 25m.

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 31m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lens and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 31m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Lens to Lyon bus arrive?

Lens to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 30m to drive from Lens to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Lens to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Lyon Part DieuTgv
4h 31m
€65–165
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)781
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
10h 25m
€28–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m
€45–65
Drive 639.9 km
1. Drive from Lens to Lyon639.9 km
6h 30m
€100–144
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
5h 44m
€110–348
Train via Lille Flandres
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrache7815
5h
€120–256
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIL - LYS
8h 6m
€141–431
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
7h 28m
€100–326
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 7m
€99–297
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 38m
€139–419

Lens to Lyon by train (TGV)

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 €60–160 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lens to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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