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 €35 - €75 and takes 9h 23m.

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 - €180.

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 Nantes and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 - €180.

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 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Nantes to Lens bus arrive?

Nantes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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?

Book your Nantes to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ 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
€69–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1614 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
9h 23m
€39–72
Drive 573.2 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Lenscar 573.2 km
5h 36m
€87–126
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 14m
€108–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Amiensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain Ter
12h 10m
€53–78
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
7h 19m
€127–297
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 45m
€170–444
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 51m
€113–269

Nantes to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly 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 Nantes to Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 9h 23m.

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