There are 8 ways to get from Lens to Vannes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannestrain Tgv
5h 45m€110–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Vannesbus N702
11h 55m€47–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lavalbus
- Take the train from Laval to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter
11h 24m€73–154Drive 615.1 km
- Drive from Lens to Vannescar 615.1 km
6h 27m€94–136Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain
7h 26m€149–380Train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain Ter / ...
7h€126–278Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane CDG - RNS
- Take the train from St-Jacques-d-l-Lande to Vannestrain
6h 54m€195–493Train, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane CDG - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Vannestrain
8h 35m€203–490
Lens to Vannes by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Vannes is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Vannes is to train via Paris which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Vannes via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Vannes via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Lens and Vannes is 686 km. The road distance is 615.1 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Vannes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Lens to Vannes, including transfers.
Lens to Vannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Lens to Vannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Vannes is to train via Paris which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Vannes via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Vannes once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–390
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–410
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- 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 Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Laval to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St-Jacques-d-l-Lande to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brest to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Vannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vannes station.
Lens to Vannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Vannes is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Lens to Vannes.
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