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

The cheapest way to get from Soissons to Lens is to bus and train which costs €22 - €50 and takes 4h 46m.

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 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 and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

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 3m and costs €50 - €110.

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

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

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.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Soissons to Paris Nordtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 3m
€51–107
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routierebus 533Tad / ...
2. Take the train from St Quentin to Douaitrain Ter
4h 46m
€22–46
Bus, train via Chaulnes
1. Take the bus from Soissons - Bld Gambetta to St Quentin - Gare Routierebus 533
2. Take the bus from St Quentin to Tgv Haute Picardiebus
3. Take the train from Tgv Haute Picardie to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 9m
€24–40
Drive 145.3 km
1. Drive from Soissons to Lenscar 145.3 km
1h 35m
€23–33

Soissons to Lens by train

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3h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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 and Arras in around 3h 3m.

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