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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Nantes is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 4h 45m and costs €95 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Nantes via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Nantes via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Lens to Nantes?

The distance between Lens and Nantes is 589 km. The road distance is 576.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 45m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Lens to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Nantes bus from?

Lens to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Nantes train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lens to Nantes?

The best way to get from Lens to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 4h 45m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Lens to Nantes bus arrive?

Lens to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Lens to Nantes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Nantes is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Lens to Nantes.

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

Book your Lens to Nantes train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lens to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 484+ hotels available in Nantes.

Lens to Nantes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lens to Nantes 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain 411C / ...
4h 45m
€96–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris to Nantesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 50m
€44–89
Drive 576.5 km
1. Drive from Lens to Nantescar 576.5 km
5h 32m
€89–129
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
5h
€133–340
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Nantestrain Tgv
5h 42m
€103–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lavalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain Ter
11h 9m
€71–153
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LIL - NTE
7h 21m
€95–300
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRU - NTE
6h 32m
€106–341
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane CDG - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
7h 14m
€205–527

Lens to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

108Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Nantes via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Nantes via Paris in around 9h 50m.

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