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

The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €75 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Perpignan and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Perpignan station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Perpignan - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Valence - Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Perpignan and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Lens. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Perpignan to Lens?

The distance between Perpignan and Lens is 1093 km. The road distance is 1019.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Perpignan to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Perpignan to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perpignan to Lens bus from?

Perpignan to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perpignan to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Perpignan to Lens?

The best way to get from Perpignan to Lens is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Valence, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h.

Where does the Perpignan to Lens bus arrive?

Perpignan to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Valence - Central Bus Station.

Where does the Perpignan to Lens train arrive?

Perpignan to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.

Can I drive from Perpignan to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Lens is 1020 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Perpignan to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Perpignan 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 Perpignan to ArrasTgv
8h 11m
€169–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perpignan to LilleFlixBus N781
18h 5m
€45–163
Bus via Valence
1. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
17h
€78–145
Drive 1,019.7 km
1. Drive from Perpignan to Lens1,019.7 km
9h 58m
€158–228
Fly Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)PGF - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
5h 45m
€155–433
Fly Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)PGF - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
5h 2m
€79–402
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)TLS - LIL
7h 50m
€141–267
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Montpellier Sud De France
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 38m
€160–468

Perpignan to Lens by train (TGV)

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,092.8 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Perpignan to Arras twice a week. Tickets cost €160–270 and the journey takes 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lens via Valence - Central Bus Station in around 17h.

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