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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Lens is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Lens is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €8.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Lens. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Lens. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Lille to Lens?

The distance between Lille and Lens is 34 km. The road distance is 33.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Lens without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs €4 - €19.

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

The bus from Lille to Lens takes 40 min including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Lille to Lens bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Lens?

The best way to get from Lille to Lens is to bus which takes 40 min and costs €4 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €14 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Lille to Lens bus arrive?

Lille to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lens station.

Where does the Lille to Lens train arrive?

Lille to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.

Can I drive from Lille to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Lens is 33 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Lille to Lens.

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

Book your Lille to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lille to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Lens.

Can I share a ride from Lille to Lens?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lille and Lens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lille to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Lens by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Lille to Lens by bus

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40 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.4 km
Duration: 40 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Lens 3 times a week. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 40 min. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lille Flandres to Lens hourly. Tickets cost €6–14 and the journey takes 40 min.

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