There are 5 ways to get from Reims to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris (TGV)
best- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 5m€69–111Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Reims to Lens173.8 km
2h 18m€11Bus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lillebus Ski74
5h 27m€19–33Drive 176 km
- Drive from Reims to Lenscar 176 km
1h 39m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 7m€57–124
Reims to Lens by train and foot (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Lens is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Lens. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Lens. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Reims and Lens is 341 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 5m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Reims to Lens, including transfers.
Reims to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Reims to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 5m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Reims to Lens via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lille twice a week. Tickets cost €16–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Reims to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Reims to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Reims to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Lens is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Reims to Lens.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reims and Lens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.