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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Lens is to bus which costs €27 - €80 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Lens is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Lens. However, there are services departing from St-Pierre and arriving at Lens via Nantes and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Nantes to Lens?

The distance between Nantes and Lens is 589 km. The road distance is 573.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Nantes to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Lens bus from?

Nantes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Lens train from?

Nantes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Lens?

The best way to get from Nantes to Lens is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €80 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Nantes to Lens bus arrive?

Nantes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Nantes to Lens train arrive?

Nantes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Lens is 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Nantes to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Lens.

Nantes to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nantes 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 Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 56m
€69–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Parisbus N712
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
10h 25m
€28–79
Drive 573.2 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Lenscar 573.2 km
5h 36m
€89–128
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
7h 34m
€125–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Lavaltrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Laval to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 27m
€73–175
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 13m
€111–334
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 44m
€183–506
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NTE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 54m
€112–279

Nantes to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.3 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Lens via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St-Pierre to Lens via Haluchère - Batignolles, Nantes, and Paris in around 10h 25m.

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