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

The cheapest way to get from Nancy to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nancy to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Nancy and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nancy to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine and arriving at Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Nancy and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Nancy to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nancy and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Nancy to Lens?

The distance between Nancy and Lens is 526 km. The road distance is 365.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nancy to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Nancy to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nancy to Lens bus from?

Nancy to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.

Where do I catch the Nancy to Lens train from?

Nancy to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nancy station.

Train or bus from Nancy to Lens?

The best way to get from Nancy to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h.

Where does the Nancy to Lens bus arrive?

Nancy to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Nancy to Lens train arrive?

Nancy to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Nancy to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nancy to Lens is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Nancy to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 480+ hotels available in Lens.

Nancy to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nancy to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Nancy to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 57m
€94–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h
€33–63
Drive 365.8 km
1. Drive from Nancy to Lenscar 365.8 km
4h 9m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Nancy to Meuse Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Meuse Tgv to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 48m
€110–204
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lorraine Tgv to Lille Europetrain S63
4h 59m
€124–215

Nancy to Lens by train and foot

38Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 526.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Nancy to Lens via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 9h.

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