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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Lens is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €75 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Lens?

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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Lens?

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 and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Tours to Lens?

The distance between Tours and Lens is 424 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Tours to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Lens bus from?

Tours to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tours to Lens train from?

Tours to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Lens?

The best way to get from Tours to Lens is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Tours to Lens bus arrive?

Tours to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Tours to Lens train arrive?

Tours to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Tours to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Lens is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Tours to Lens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tours to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Tours to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 48m
€79–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
7h 58m
€31–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Paris Place de la Porte de Saint-Cloudbus Voltavançar 80
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 36m
Drive 430.9 km
1. Drive from Tours to Lenscar 430.9 km
4h 13m
€68–98

Tours to Lens by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 424.1 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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, and Paris Nord in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 7h 58m.

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