There are 6 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 6m€122–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€43–80Drive 523.1 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Lenscar 523.1 km
4h 47m€81–117Fly
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane SXB - LIL
7h 48m€159–301Train via Paris
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 24m€101–213Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
10h 14m€44–78
Strasbourg to Lens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €120 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Lens is 659 km. The road distance is 523.1 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Strasbourg to Lens, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.
Strasbourg to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €310 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe twice daily. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Wednesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170–310
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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 Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Strasbourg to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Lens is 523 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Strasbourg to Lens.
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