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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lens is to bus via Lens which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Lens. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Lens. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Marseille to Lens?

The distance between Marseille and Lens is 938 km. The road distance is 949.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €190 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Marseille to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Lens bus from?

Marseille to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Lens train from?

Marseille to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Lens?

The best way to get from Marseille to Lens is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €190 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Marseille to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Marseille to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Marseille to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Lens is 950 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Marseille to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

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Marseille to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille St Charles to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 49m
€193–304
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 3m
€65–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 53m
€78–144
Drive 949.9 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Lenscar 949.9 km
9h 27m
€145–209
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lillebus N769 / ...
15h 10m
€72–124
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 25m
€123–356
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
5h 37m
€132–359
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NCE - LIL
7h 46m
€97–300
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 55m
€73–220
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 24m
€97–253

Marseille to Lens by train (TGV)

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5h 49mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 937.5 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Arras once a week. Tickets cost €190–300 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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