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 NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to NancyTgv
4h 36m€71–230Bus via Reims
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-CatherineBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€28–57Drive 366.8 km
- Drive from Lens to Nancy366.8 km
4h 7m€57–82Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
- Take the train from Namur to LuxembourgIc / ...
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
- Take the train from Metz Ville to NancyTer
8h 15m€60–89Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to NancyN836 / ...
8h 56m€37–93
Lens to Nancy by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Nancy is to bus via Reims which costs €27 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Nancy is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €85.
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.
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 36m.
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 4h 36m and costs €70 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lens to Nancy, including transfers.
Lens to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens 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 4h 36m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 7h 15m.
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 36m. 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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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Namur to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €15–23
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Nancy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne 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 7m to drive from Lens to Nancy.
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