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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Lens is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Lens. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Lens. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Lens?

The distance between Poitiers and Lens is 522 km. The road distance is 529.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Poitiers to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Poitiers to Lens?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Lens is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Poitiers to Lens bus arrive?

Poitiers to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Poitiers to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poitiers to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Lens is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Poitiers to Lens.

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

Book your Poitiers to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 122+ hotels available in Lens.

Poitiers to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Lens by train (TGV), bus, 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 Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 2m
€69–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Parisbus 1733
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
8h 55m
€36–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 9m
€48–131
Drive 529.6 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Lenscar 529.6 km
5h 13m
€81–117
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
7h 17m
€84–306

Poitiers to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.5 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers to Lens via Paris in around 8h 55m.

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