How to travel from Arras to Lens

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Compare bus and train for Arras to Lens

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arras to Lens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $3.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Arras to Lens is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Arras to Lens:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arras to Lens costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Arras to Lens is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Lens take longer:

Bus takes on average 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Arras and Lens including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Arras to Lens among Omio's users.

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from Arras to Lens

How to get from Arras to Lens by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Arras to Lens is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877371
    2:50 PM0h12
    Arras station
    3:02 PMLens station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877371
    2:50 PM0h12
    Arras station
    3:02 PMLens station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877371
    2:50 PM0h12
    Arras station
    3:02 PMLens station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877363
    10:50 AM0h12
    Arras station
    11:02 AMLens station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K52 (846443)
    3:06 PM0h15
    Arras station
    3:21 PMLens station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K52 (846437)
    10:06 AM0h16
    Arras station
    10:22 AMLens station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Arras to Lens

Travel to Lens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Arras to Lens.

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There are 2 options to travel between Arras and Lens including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Arras to Lens is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Arras to Lens:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arras to Lens costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Arras to Lens is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Lens take longer:

Bus takes on average 38m.

The distance from Arras to Lens is approximately 9 miles (16 km).
The average frequency per day from Arras to Lens is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arras and Lens as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Arras to Lens:
  • Trains mostly depart from Arras station and arrive in Lens station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Arras, Rue du Dr Brassart (Gare) and arrive in Lens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Arras to Lens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais to go to Lens by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lens by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Arras to Lens with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais.
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Arras to Lens often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lille, Paris Gare du Nord, Lille Flandres, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lens and these popular destinations at a great price.

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