There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Nancy by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain Tgv
3h 43m€88–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 35m€33–58Drive 366.8 km
- Drive from Lens to Nancycar 366.8 km
4h 11m€59–85Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 36m€109–172Train #2
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
5h 36m€99–152
Lens to Nancy by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Nancy is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Nancy is to train via Paris which takes 3h 43m and costs €85 - €170.
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 Lille - Europe Train Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 3h 43m.
The distance between Lens and Nancy is 526 km. The road distance is 366.8 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Nancy without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 43m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Lens to Nancy, including transfers.
Lens to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.
Lens to Nancy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Nancy is to train via Paris which takes 3h 43m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.
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 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Lens to Nancy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Nancy is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Lens to Nancy.
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