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

The cheapest way to get from Versailles to Lens is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Versailles to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Versailles and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Versailles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Lens via Pont de Sèvres, Porte de Saint-Cloud - Murat and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Versailles and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Versailles to Lens. However, there are services departing from Versailles Château Rive Gauche and arriving at Lens via Saint-Michel and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Versailles to Lens?

The distance between Versailles and Lens is 222 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Versailles to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Versailles to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Lens bus from?

Versailles to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Versailles to Lens?

The best way to get from Versailles to Lens is to train which takes 3h and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Versailles to Lens bus arrive?

Versailles to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lens station.

Where does the Versailles to Lens train arrive?

Versailles to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Michel Notre-Dame station.

Can I drive from Versailles to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Versailles to Lens is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Versailles to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 913+ hotels available in Lens.

Versailles to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Versailles to Lens by train (TGV), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain C
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h
€41–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
5h 48m
€19–29
Drive 211.4 km
1. Drive from Versailles to Lenscar 211.4 km
2h 21m
€33–48

Versailles to Lens by train and subway

38Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Versailles to Lens.

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Distance: 222.3 km
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Lens via Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, Saint-Michel, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lens 3 times a week. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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