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 12m and costs €100 - €250.

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 €80 - €190.

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 €80 - €190. 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 20m to drive from Marseille to Lens.

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

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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 ArrasTgv
5h 44m
€81–188
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to LilleN769 / ...
14h 37m
€52–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 55m
€60–85
Drive 950 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Lens950 km
9h 20m
€146–210
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)MRS - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
5h 12m
€103–248
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MRS - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
5h 45m
€124–404
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)MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
5h 47m
€118–378
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)NCE - LIL
7h 42m
€86–259
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 19m
€97–303
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MRS - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
7h 55m
€71–192

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 €75–190 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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