There are 6 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 57m€121–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€39–64Drive 523.1 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Lenscar 523.1 km
4h 47m€84–121Fly
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane SXB - LIL
7h 15m€157–335Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 20m€104–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Arlon Garebus
- Take the train from Arlon to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
9h 7m€77–127
Strasbourg to Lens by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €120 - €190.
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 Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
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 3h 57m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 3h 57m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe 4 times a day. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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