There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Lens to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 15m€68–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 28m€22–77Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris to Poitiersbus 1733
9h€35–67Drive 534.3 km
- Drive from Lens to Poitierscar 534.3 km
5h 11m€82–118Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Arras to Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 56m€80–145
Lens to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Poitiers is to bus which costs €22 - €80 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Poitiers via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Poitiers via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Lens and Poitiers is 525 km. The road distance is 534.3 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Poitiers without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Lens to Poitiers, including transfers.
Lens to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lens station.
The best way to get from Lens to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 4h 15m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Poitiers via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Poitiers via Paris in around 9h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lens to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lens to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Lens to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Poitiers is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Lens to Poitiers.
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