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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Lens is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Rouen to Lens?

The distance between Rouen and Lens is 204 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Rouen to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Lens bus from?

Rouen to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Lens?

The best way to get from Rouen to Lens is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Rouen to Lens bus arrive?

Rouen to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Rouen to Lens train arrive?

Rouen to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Lens is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Rouen to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 474+ hotels available in Lens.

Rouen to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rouen to Lens by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arrastrain K45 / ...
3h 11m
€34–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 5m
€18–35
Drive 193.2 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Lenscar 193.2 km
2h 27m
€30–43
Train via Lille Flandres
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
3h 47m
€46–99

Rouen to Lens by train

36Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.4 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arras 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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