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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lens is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Lens. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Lens. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Milan to Lens?

The distance between Milan and Lens is 1074 km. The road distance is 899.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Milan to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Lens bus from?

Milan to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Lens train from?

Milan to Lens train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Lens?

The best way to get from Milan to Lens is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 59m.

Where does the Milan to Lens bus arrive?

Milan to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Milan to Lens train arrive?

Milan to Lens train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Milan to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lens is 899 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Milan to Lens.

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

Book your Milan to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Milan 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
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De LyonFr
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
9h 19m
€100–332
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)BGY - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
8h 5m
€55–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels-North train stationN836 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
16h 59m
€58–142
Drive 899.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Lens899.3 km
10h 1m
€141–203
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LIN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
6h 54m
€64–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille FlandresIc
20h 53m
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LIN - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
6h 32m
€81–274
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LIN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 34m
€65–273
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 23m
€86–261
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 58m
€58–256

Milan to Lens by train

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9h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,074.4 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille in around 16h 59m.

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