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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Rouen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Rouen is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Rouen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Lens to Rouen?

The distance between Lens and Rouen is 204 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lens to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Rouen bus from?

Lens to Rouen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Rouen train from?

Lens to Rouen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Rouen?

The best way to get from Lens to Rouen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Lens to Rouen bus arrive?

Lens to Rouen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lens to Rouen train arrive?

Lens to Rouen train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.

Can I drive from Lens to Rouen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Rouen is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Lens to Rouen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rouen?

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Lens to Rouen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Rouen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K45
3h 23m
€33–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m
€18–34
Drive 195.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to Rouencar 195.4 km
2h 25m
€30–44
Train via Lille Flandres
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
4h 39m
€46–104

Lens to Rouen by train

36Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.4 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Arras to Rouen Rive Droite 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 6m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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