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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Tours is to bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Tours is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Tours?

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Lens to Tours?

The distance between Lens and Tours is 459 km. The road distance is 432.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Tours without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lens to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Tours?

The best way to get from Lens to Tours is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Lens to Tours bus arrive?

Lens to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Lens to Tours train arrive?

Lens to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Lens to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Tours is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lens to Tours.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1621+ hotels available in Tours.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lens and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

There are 4 ways to get from Lens to Tours by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arras to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
4h 2m
€73–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport781
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 6m
€34–99
Drive 432.5 km
1. Drive from Lens to Tours432.5 km
4h 5m
€66–96
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
4h 7m
€57–170

Lens to Tours by train

19Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 459.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Arras to St Pierre Des Corps twice daily. Tickets cost €95–130 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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