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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Nancy is to bus via Reims which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Nancy is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Nancy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Nancy?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Nancy via Arras and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lens to Nancy?

The distance between Lens and Nancy is 526 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Nancy without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lens to Nancy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Nancy bus from?

Lens to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Nancy train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Nancy?

The best way to get from Lens to Nancy is to train via Paris which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Lens to Nancy bus arrive?

Lens to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Where does the Lens to Nancy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Nancy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Nancy is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Lens to Nancy.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nancy?

There are 789+ hotels available in Nancy.

Lens to Nancy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Nancy by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain Tgv
4h 38m
€60–272
Bus via Reims
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m
€27–57
Drive 371.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Nancycar 371.3 km
4h 3m
€58–83
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 41m
€88–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nancybus N836 / ...
9h 16m
€43–98

Lens to Nancy by train and foot

69Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 526.2 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Nancy via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 7h 15m.

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