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

The cheapest way to get from Melun to Lens is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melun to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Melun and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Melun to Lens. However, there are services departing from Pompidou and arriving at Lens via Gare de Torcy and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Melun to Lens?

The distance between Melun and Lens is 247 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melun to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Melun to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melun to Lens bus from?

Melun to Lens bus services, operated by Meaux et Ourcq, depart from Pompidou station.

Train or bus from Melun to Lens?

The best way to get from Melun to Lens is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Melun to Lens bus arrive?

Melun to Lens bus services, operated by Meaux et Ourcq, arrive at Gare de Torcy station.

Can I drive from Melun to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Lens is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Melun to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Lens.

Melun to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melun to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 9m
€36–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pompidou to Gare de Torcybus
2. Take the bus from Gare de Torcy to Gare de Roissypôle - Aéroport CDG 1bus
3. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
5h 49m
Drive 231.9 km
1. Drive from Melun to Lenscar 231.9 km
2h 31m
€36–51

Melun to Lens by bus and train

38Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 247.4 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Gare de Melun to Lens via Gare de Melun, Melun, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pompidou to Lens via Gare de Torcy and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 5h 49m.

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