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 €75 - €140 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 20m and costs €500 - €1200.

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 and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Pau to Lens?

The distance between Pau and Lens is 973 km. The road distance is 952.7 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 8m and costs €200 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 8m and costs €200 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €75 - €140 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 953 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m 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?

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Pau to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Pau 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 8m
€201–316
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
€79–131
Drive 952.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Lenscar 952.7 km
9h 27m
€147–211
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 20m
€535–1,164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 35m
€90–161
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PUF - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
5h 47m
€141–834
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 42m
€135–342
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
6h 41m
€163–419
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LDE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
6h 51m
€121–355
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 32m
€112–352

Pau to Lens by train, foot, and subway (TGV)

52Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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, and Paris Nord in around 7h 8m. 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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