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

The cheapest way to get from Somain to Lens is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Somain to Lens is to drive which takes 25 min and costs €5 - €9.

Is there a direct train between Somain and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Somain to Lens. However, there are services departing from Somain and arriving at Lens via Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Somain to Lens?

The distance between Somain and Lens is 40 km. The road distance is 36.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Somain to Lens without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €13 - €17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Somain to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somain to Lens train from?

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

Where does the Somain to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somain to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Somain to Lens is 36 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Somain to Lens.

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

Book your Somain to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Lens.

Can I share a ride from Somain to Lens?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Somain and Lens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Somain to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Somain to Lens by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Somain to DouaiTer
2. Take the train from Douai to LensTer
1h 44m
€13–16
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Somain, Nord to Lens36.7 km
42 min
€3
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Somain to DouaiTer
2. Take the train from Douai to Henin-BeaumontTer
3. Take the bus from HENIN-BEAUMONT - Gare to LENS - Bollaert Delelis1 / ...
2h 10m
€6–13
Drive 36.4 km
1. Drive from Somain to Lens36.4 km
25 min
€6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Somain to Lens36.4 km
25 min
€80–100

Somain to Lens by train

50Weekly Trains

1h 44mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Somain to Lens via Douai in around 1h 44m.

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