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 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

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 9m and costs €100 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Lens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 9m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €420 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Lyon to Lens bus arrive?

Lyon to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lens 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 28m to drive from Lyon to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ 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, car, plane, 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to ArrasTgv
4h 9m
€101–170
Bus via Roissy-en-France
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportN769 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens781
9h 55m
€39–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 20m
€45–65
Drive 640.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lens640.3 km
6h 28m
€98–141
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)LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
5h 27m
€121–327
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)LYS - LIL
7h 48m
€138–416
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 15m
€115–309
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 55m
€104–318
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
8h 27m
€140–456

Lyon to Lens by train (TGV)

6Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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 €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lens twice a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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