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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs €450 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Lens. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Lens. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Pau to Lens?

The distance between Pau and Lens is 973 km. The road distance is 951.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €170 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Pau to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pau to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Lens?

The best way to get from Pau to Lens is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Pau to Lens bus arrive?

Pau to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Lens train arrive?

Pau to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Lens is 952 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Pau to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Lens.

Pau to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pau to Lens by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
7h 27m
€178–310
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N765
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
14h 27m
€62–109
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Pau to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3740
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
13h 43m
€162–377
Drive 951.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Lenscar 951.7 km
9h 29m
€147–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 10m
€66–119
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 50m
€454–839
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
7h 34m
€98–331
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
7h 31m
€85–311
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 8m
€149–467
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
7h 33m
€154–489
Train to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Lourdestrain
2. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LDE - ORY
3. Take the train from Gare d'Antony to Paris Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
5. Take the train from Arras to Lenstrain
7h 14m
€98–273

Pau to Lens by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 14h 27m.

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