There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Quentin to Lens by bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint-Quentin to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 2m€16–23Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Quentin to Lens82.5 km
1h 17m€6Train
- Take the train from St Quentin to Douaitrain Ter
- Take the train from Douai to Lenstrain Ter
2h 53m€20–44Drive 86.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Quentin to Lenscar 86.8 km
53 min€14–19
Saint-Quentin to Lens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Quentin to Lens is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Quentin to Lens is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €13 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint-Quentin and arriving at Lens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Quentin to Lens. However, there are services departing from St Quentin and arriving at Lens via Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Saint-Quentin and Lens is 92 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Quentin to Lens without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs €16 - €23.
The bus from Saint-Quentin to Lens takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Saint-Quentin to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Quentin station.
Saint-Quentin to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Quentin station.
The best way to get from Saint-Quentin to Lens is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Saint-Quentin, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Saint-Quentin to Lens twice a week. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Quentin to Lens via Douai in around 2h 53m.
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 St Quentin to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- Rail 1st Class
- €24–35
Train from Douai to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- Rail 1st Class
- €6–10
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Quentin to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Quentin to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Quentin to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lens station.
Saint-Quentin to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Douai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Quentin to Lens is 87 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Saint-Quentin to Lens.
Book your Saint-Quentin to Lens train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint-Quentin and Lens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












