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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lens is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 13h 55m.

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 8m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station and arriving at Lens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 44m.

How far is it from Marseille to Lens?

The distance between Marseille and Lens is 938 km. The road distance is 950 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 44m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus 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 44m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Marseille to Lens bus arrive?

Marseille to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lens 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 26m to drive from Marseille to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Marseille to 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 44m
€78–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 55m
€60–85
Drive 950 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Lenscar 950 km
9h 26m
€146–211
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 36m
€129–449
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lillebus N769 / ...
14h 38m
€60–136
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 Arrastrain
5h 43m
€119–419
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
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 8m
€99–262
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
€103–241
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 20m
€111–314
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 53m
€77–215

Marseille to Lens by train (TGV)

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 937.6 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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 €70–220 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lens twice a week. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

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