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Compare train and bus for Lens to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lens to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lens to Paris:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lens to Paris costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Lens to Paris
How to get from Lens to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lens to Paris is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
73469:37 PM1h11Lens station10:48 PMParis Gare du Nord$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
73469:37 PM1h11Lens station10:48 PMParis Gare du Nord$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
73304:58 PM1h10Lens station6:08 PMParis Gare du Nord$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
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K52 (846402)10:51 AM1h18Lens station12:09 PMParis Gare du Nord$401One-way1 transfer
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K52 (846424)5:52 PM1h17Lens station7:09 PMParis Gare du Nord$421One-way1 transfer
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K52 (846426)6:51 PM1h18Lens station8:09 PMParis Gare du Nord$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lens to Paris:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lens to Paris costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lens and Paris as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lens station and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Lens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Paris by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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