There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Tours 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3h 25m€77–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris to Toursbus FlixBus 1645 / ...
7h 20m€37–62Drive 432.5 km
- Drive from Lens to Tourscar 432.5 km
4h 7m€82–118Train
- Take the train from Arras to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4h 1m€89–146Train #2
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 003B
5h 8m€102–161
Lens to Tours by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Tours is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 3h 25m and costs €75 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Tours. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Tours via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Tours. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Lens and Tours is 424 km. The road distance is 432.5 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Tours without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 25m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lens to Tours, including transfers.
Lens to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 3h 25m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Tours, France?
You can take a train from Lens to St Pierre Des Corps via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Tours via Paris in around 7h 20m.
- 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lens to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Lens to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Tours is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lens to Tours.
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