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

The cheapest way to get from Soissons to Lens is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Soissons to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Soissons and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Soissons to Lens. However, there are services departing from Soissons - Bld Gambetta and arriving at Lens via Saint-Quentin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Soissons and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Soissons to Lens. However, there are services departing from Soissons and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Soissons to Lens?

The distance between Soissons and Lens is 302 km. The road distance is 145.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Soissons to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Soissons to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Soissons to Lens bus from?

Soissons to Lens bus services, operated by Transport de département de l'Aisne, depart from Soissons - Bld Gambetta station.

Where do I catch the Soissons to Lens train from?

Soissons to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Soissons station.

Train or bus from Soissons to Lens?

The best way to get from Soissons to Lens is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Soissons to Lens bus arrive?

Soissons to Lens bus services, operated by Transport de département de l'Aisne, arrive at St Quentin - Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Soissons to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Soissons to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Soissons to Lens is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Soissons to Lens.

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

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

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

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 Soissons to Paris NordTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
3h 22m
€48–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routiere533Tad / ...
2. Take the bus from Saint-Quentin to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m
€17–24
Drive 145.3 km
1. Drive from Soissons to Lens145.3 km
1h 35m
€23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routiere533Tad / ...
2. Take the train from St Quentin to DouaiTer
5h 22m
€20–46

Soissons to Lens by train

39Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.2 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Soissons to Lens via Paris Nord in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to Lens via St Quentin - Gare Routiere and Saint-Quentin in around 4h 30m.

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