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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 6 buses that leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for Lens on Fri, May 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:30 AM1h50Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:20 PMLens$161One-way0 transfers- 2:50 AM1h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport4:30 AMLens$161One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMLens$181One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 PM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport3:10 PMLens$181One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:00 PMLens$181One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMLens$181One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 PM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport3:10 PMLens$181One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:00 PMLens$181One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 AM1h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport4:30 AMLens$161One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM1h50Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:20 PMLens$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 37m by bus vs 1h 46m by car) and save roughly $43 (€34) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $60 (€48)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 6:35 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 2h20 | 8:55 PM Lens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:10, the last at 17:35. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 1:10 PM |
Last bus 5:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to LensYou can travel by bus between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens with BlaBlaCar for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
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