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

The cheapest way to get from Sedan to Lens is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sedan to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Sedan and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sedan to Lens. However, there are services departing from Sedan and arriving at Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sedan and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Sedan to Lens. However, there are services departing from Sedan and arriving at Lens via Charleville Mezieres and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Sedan to Lens?

The distance between Sedan and Lens is 240 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sedan to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Sedan to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sedan to Lens bus from?

Sedan to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Sedan station.

Train or bus from Sedan to Lens?

The best way to get from Sedan to Lens is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Sedan to Lens bus arrive?

Sedan to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Where does the Sedan to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sedan to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sedan to Lens is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sedan to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sedan to Lens by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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 Charleville Mezieres to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
4h 43m
€34–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sedan to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 5m
€19–36
Drive 196.6 km
1. Drive from Sedan to Lenscar 196.6 km
2h 46m
€31–44
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Sedan to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 47m
€76–154

Sedan to Lens by train

7Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 239.7 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Sedan, Grand Est, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Charleville Mezieres to Lille Flandres once daily. Tickets cost €26–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sedan to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 6h 5m.

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