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 €30 - €65 and takes 9h 32m.

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 3m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus 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 3m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Poitiers to Lens bus arrive?

Poitiers to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Poitiers to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Poitiers to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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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 3m
€84–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
9h 32m
€34–63
Drive 529.6 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Lenscar 529.6 km
5h 13m
€83–120
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
6h 39m
€89–309

Poitiers to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 521.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 9h 32m.

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