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

The cheapest way to get from Étaples to Lens is to train and bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Étaples to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct train between Étaples and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Étaples to Lens. However, there are services departing from Etaples Le Touquet and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Étaples to Lens?

The distance between Étaples and Lens is 119 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Étaples to Lens without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €19 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Étaples to Lens, including transfers.

Where does the Étaples to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Étaples to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Étaples to Lens is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Étaples to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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There are 3 ways to get from Étaples to Lens by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Etaples Le Touquet to Arrastrain Ter
2h 22m
€19–40
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Etaples Le Touquet to Hesdintrain Ter
2. Take the bus from HESDIN-LA-FORET - Gare to ARRAS - Gare Interurbainebus 4729
3h 40m
€10–20
Drive 103.7 km
1. Drive from Étaples to Lenscar 103.7 km
1h 27m
€16–24

Étaples to Lens by train

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2h 22mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.9 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Etaples Le Touquet to Arras hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 45m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week.

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