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

The cheapest way to get from Violaines to Lens is to line 35 bus which costs €2 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Violaines to Lens is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs €30 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Violaines and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gare - Quai 2 and arriving at Faculté Jean Perrin. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Violaines and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Violaines to Lens. However, there are services departing from La Bassee and arriving at Lens via Bethune. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Violaines to Lens?

The distance between Violaines and Lens is 22 km. The road distance is 13.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Violaines to Lens without a car is to line 35 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs €2.

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

The line 35 bus from Gare - Quai 2 to Faculté Jean Perrin takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Violaines to Lens bus from?

Violaines to Lens bus services, operated by TADAO, depart from Gare - Quai 2 station.

Where do I catch the Violaines to Lens train from?

Violaines to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Bassee station.

Train or bus from Violaines to Lens?

The best way to get from Violaines to Lens is to line 35 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs €2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Violaines to Lens bus arrive?

Violaines to Lens bus services, operated by TADAO, arrive at Faculté Jean Perrin station.

Where does the Violaines to Lens train arrive?

Violaines to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bethune station.

Can I drive from Violaines to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Violaines to Lens is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Violaines to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Violaines to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, line 35 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Violaines to Lens by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 35 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gare - Quai 2 to Faculté Jean Perrinbus 35 / ...
1h 6m
€2
Train
1. Take the train from La Bassee to Bethunetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bethune to Lenstrain Ter
1h 10m
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Violaines to Lenstaxi 13.7 km
17 min
€30–40
Drive 13.7 km
1. Drive from Violaines to Lenscar 13.7 km
17 min
€3

Violaines to Lens by bus

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.8 km
Duration: 1h 6m

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

TADAO operates a bus from Gare - Quai 2 to Faculté Jean Perrin hourly. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Bassee to Lens via Bethune in around 1h 10m.

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