There are 8 ways to get from Rodez to Lens by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, night train, 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.
Fly Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
best- Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane RDZ - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
4h 18m€131–272Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 727
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
16h 10m€58–105Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Paris Austerlitztrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
10h 30m€143–317Night train, train
- Take the night train from Rodez to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3754
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
13h 41m€146–307Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
7h 25m€85–294Fly Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
- Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane RDZ - CRL
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
5h 37m€102–293Bus
- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 10m€72–144Drive 795.9 km
- Drive from Rodez to Lenscar 795.9 km
8h 43m€121–175
Rodez to Lens by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Lens is to bus via Clermont-Ferrand which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rodez to Lens is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €130 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Rodez to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Lens via Clermont-Ferrand and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Lens via Brive La Gaillarde, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Rodez and Lens is 718 km. The road distance is 795.9 km.
The best way to get from Rodez to Lens without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €140 - €320.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Rodez to Lens, including transfers.
Rodez to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Rodez to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Rodez to Lens is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Clermont-Ferrand, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.
What companies run services between Rodez, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Rodez to Lens via Brive La Gaillarde, Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodez to Lens via Clermont-Ferrand and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 16h 10m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–130
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Night train from Rodez to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–240
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rodez to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rodez to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Rodez to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Lens is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Rodez to Lens.
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