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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lens is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €130 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lens?

The distance between Lyon and Lens is 623 km. The road distance is 640.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €130 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lyon to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lens train from?

Lyon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Lens?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lens is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 7h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Lyon to Lens bus arrive?

Lyon to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Lyon to Lens train arrive?

Lyon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lens is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Lyon to Lens.

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

Book your Lyon to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 480+ hotels available in Lens.

Lyon to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Lens 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 14m
€131–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
10h 52m
€47–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
8h 54m
€86–152
Drive 640.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lenscar 640.3 km
6h 31m
€98–142
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane LYS - LIL
7h 7m
€153–294
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 10m
€131–324
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 14m
€111–260
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 57m
€105–278
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 13m
€150–342

Lyon to Lens by train (TGV)

6Weekly Trains

4h 14mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.9 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Arras 6 times a week. Tickets cost €120–200 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, easyJet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) twice daily.

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