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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Lens. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Lens?

The distance between Montpellier and Lens is 931 km. The road distance is 918.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €170 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Montpellier to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lens bus from?

Montpellier to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Lens train from?

Montpellier to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Lens?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Lens is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Montpellier to Lens bus arrive?

Montpellier to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Montpellier to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montpellier to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Lens is 918 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Montpellier to Lens.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Arrastrain Tgv
6h 17m
€178–287
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N734 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
14h 47m
€61–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
€62–114
Drive 918.3 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Lenscar 918.3 km
9h 15m
€143–207
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MPL - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
5h 41m
€151–414
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 42m
€154–399
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MPL - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 2m
€84–401
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
6h 34m
€82–293
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
7h 23m
€96–335
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 20m
€84–267

Montpellier to Lens by train (TGV)

4Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.4 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Arras 4 times a week. Tickets cost €170–280 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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