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

The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Mâcon and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Mâcon and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mâcon and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Lens via Lyon Part Dieu and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Mâcon to Lens?

The distance between Mâcon and Lens is 575 km. The road distance is 571.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mâcon to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Mâcon to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mâcon to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mâcon to Lens train from?

Mâcon to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Macon Ville station.

Train or bus from Mâcon to Lens?

The best way to get from Mâcon to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Mâcon to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mâcon to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mâcon to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Lens is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Mâcon to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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Mâcon to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mâcon to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Macon Loche Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
5h 11m
€63–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mâcon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N1709
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lens781
9h 40m
€32–80
Drive 571.6 km
1. Drive from Mâcon to Lens571.6 km
5h 50m
€89–128
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 24m
€132–351
Train
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to ArrasTgv
5h 41m
€86–181
Train #2
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Paris AusterlitzTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
7h 9m
€108–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon PerracheTer / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 18m
€57–114
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 9m
€120–336

Mâcon to Lens by bus and train (TGV)

39Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Gare Routière to Lens via Loche Gare TGV, Macon Loche Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mâcon to Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 40m.

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