There are 5 ways to get from Tours to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Arras
best- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 26m€73–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
7h 20m€36–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
5h 56m€63–104Drive 430.9 km
- Drive from Tours to Lenscar 430.9 km
4h 13m€67–96Train
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 48m€80–141
Tours to Lens by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tours to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tours to Lens is to train via Arras which takes 3h 26m and costs €70 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Tours station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tours to Lens. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Tours and Lens is 424 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
The best way to get from Tours to Lens without a car is to train via Arras which takes 3h 26m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Tours to Lens, including transfers.
Tours to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Tours to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.
The best way to get from Tours to Lens is to train via Arras which takes 3h 26m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Tours, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Lens via Paris in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Tours to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.
Tours to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Lens is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Tours to Lens.
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