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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Rennes to Lens?

The distance between Rennes and Lens is 560 km. The road distance is 501.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Rennes to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lens train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rennes to Lens?

The best way to get from Rennes to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €310 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Rennes to Lens bus arrive?

Rennes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Rennes to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rennes to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Lens is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Rennes to Lens.

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

Book your Rennes to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1071+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rennes 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
4h 11m
€65–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens781
8h 40m
€34–109
Drive 501.2 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Lens501.2 km
5h 18m
€77–111
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)RNS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
5h 18m
€151–443
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lille EuropeTgv
4h 58m
€94–244
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to LavalTer / ...
2. Take the bus from Laval to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 32m
€52–128
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)RNS - LIL
7h 33m
€225–305
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 49m
€132–417

Rennes to Lens by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 8h 40m.

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