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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Marseille is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Marseille station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Lens to Marseille?

The distance between Lens and Marseille is 1003 km. The road distance is 949.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Marseille without a car is to train via Lille Flandres which takes 6h 10m and costs €150 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Lens to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Marseille bus from?

Lens to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Marseille train from?

Lens to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Lens to Marseille?

The best way to get from Lens to Marseille is to train via Lille Flandres which takes 6h 10m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Lens to Marseille bus arrive?

Lens to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where does the Lens to Marseille train arrive?

Lens to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Lens to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Marseille is 949 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Lens to Marseille.

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

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Lens to Marseille - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Marseille 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 via Lille Flandres
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Marseille St Charlestrain 7841 / ...
6h 10m
€156–353
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LIL - MRS
4h 54m
€64–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N769 / ...
15h 23m
€71–133
Drive 949.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to Marseillecar 949.4 km
9h 30m
€146–211
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Arras to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
6h 23m
€193–317
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
6h 47m
€152–349
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 30m
€77–144
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CDG - MRS
5h 19m
€127–375
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ORY - MRS
5h 22m
€127–426
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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
6h 45m
€96–306
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CRL - MRS
7h 25m
€69–293

Lens to Marseille by train

22Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,003 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lille Flandres to Marseille St Charles 3 times a day. Tickets cost €150–340 and the journey takes 4h 30m. TGV inOui also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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