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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lens is to fly and train which costs €75 - €230 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lens is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Lens. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lens via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Rome to Lens?

The distance between Rome and Lens is 1655 km. The road distance is 1468.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Lens without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs €230 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Rome to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lens bus from?

Rome to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lens train from?

Rome to Lens train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Lens?

The best way to get from Rome to Lens is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 8h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 25h 20m.

Where does the Rome to Lens bus arrive?

Rome to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Rome to Lens train arrive?

Rome to Lens train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lens is 1469 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Rome to Lens.

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

Book your Rome to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Lens.

Rome to Lens - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Rome to Lens by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
13h 25m
€230–404
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane FCO - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain
9h 24m
€74–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
23h 57m
€153–269
Drive 1,468.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lenscar 1,468.8 km
15h 23m
€228–329
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane FCO - LIL
8h 44m
€92–265
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
13h 57m
€229–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
25h 20m
€115–194
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 52m
€75–221
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane FCO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain
7h 28m
€113–303
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FCO - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 11m
€120–330
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane FCO - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 40m
€95–299
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Drive from Rome to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane PSA - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 29m
€122–286

Rome to Lens by train

14Weekly Trains

13h 25mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,655 km
Duration: 13h 25m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lens via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) once daily.

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