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 €60 - €85 and takes 13h 40m.

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 €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Marseille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lens and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

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 Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Lens to Marseille?

The distance between Lens and Marseille is 938 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 which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Marseille train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Marseille?

The best way to get from Lens to Marseille is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 13h 40m.

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 TGV inOui, 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 23m to drive from Lens to Marseille.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Marseille St CharlesTgv
6h 19m
€78–187
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-CharlesN769 / ...
15h 23m
€55–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lens to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 40m
€60–85
Drive 949.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to Marseille949.4 km
9h 23m
€145–209
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LIL - MRS
4h 54m
€105–261
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Marseille St CharlesTgv
7h 3m
€79–254
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CDG - MRS
5h 15m
€133–399
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ORY - MRS
5h 26m
€134–417
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence 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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BRU - MRS
6h 37m
€107–324
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CRL - MRS
7h 24m
€88–254
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LIL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charles
8h 26m
€98–239

Lens to Marseille by train (TGV)

6Weekly Trains

6h 19mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 937.6 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Arras to Marseille St Charles 6 times a week. Tickets cost €75–180 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lens to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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