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

The cheapest way to get from Provins to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Provins to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Provins and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Provins to Lens. However, there are services departing from Provins and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Provins to Lens?

The distance between Provins and Lens is 294 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Provins to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Provins to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Provins to Lens train from?

Provins to Lens train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Provins station.

Train or bus from Provins to Lens?

The best way to get from Provins to Lens is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Provins to Lens train arrive?

Provins to Lens train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Provins to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Provins to Lens is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Provins to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Lens.

Provins to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Provins to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Provins to Paris l'Esttrain P
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 43m
€38–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF Quai 6 to Chessy Sud - Quai Abus 7705
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
5h 10m
€30–43
Drive 247.7 km
1. Drive from Provins to Lenscar 247.7 km
2h 54m
€39–56

Provins to Lens by train and foot

44Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 293.5 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Provins to Lens via Paris Gare De L'Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Quai 6 to Lens via Chessy Sud - Quai A, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, Aéroport CDG 1, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 5h 10m.

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