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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Lens is to bus via Roissy-en-France which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €280.

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 Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Nantes to Lens?

The distance between Nantes and Lens is 594 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 and line 91 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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.

Bus or fly from Nantes to Lens?

The best way to get from Nantes to Lens is to bus via Roissy-en-France which takes 9h 15m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Nantes to Lens bus arrive?

Nantes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 bus ticket from Nantes to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Lens.

Nantes to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, line 91 bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Lens by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 91 bus
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
2. Take the bus from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nordbus 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
5h 40m
€94–207
Bus via Roissy-en-France
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus N712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
9h 15m
€38–66
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
6h 57m
€116–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 42m
€49–93
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 15m
€119–279
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 34m
€102–289
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
€188–425

Nantes to Lens by train and bus

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5h 40mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Nantes to Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Volotea, and easyJet fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) twice daily.

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