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 €35 - €70 and takes 8h 10m.

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 13m and costs €100 - €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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 13m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €390 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Rennes to Lens bus arrive?

Rennes to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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 21m to drive from Rennes to Lens.

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

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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 480+ hotels available in Lens.

Rennes to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 13m
€102–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Parisbus FlixBus 711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
8h 10m
€39–70
Drive 501.2 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Lenscar 501.2 km
5h 21m
€77–111
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane RNS - LIL
10h 10m
€199–390
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 59m
€110–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Amiensbus 712
2. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain Ter
9h 1m
€44–82
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)plane RNS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 7m
€177–435
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 25m
€152–379
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane RNS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 13m
€182–496

Rennes to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 560.3 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Lens via Paris in around 8h 10m.

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