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Compare train and bus for Lille to Lens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Lens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Lens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Lens:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lens costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $7 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3 (-€3). The journey takes 41m versus 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Lens
How to get from Lille to Lens by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Lens is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C51 (842156)
10:59 AM 0h46 Lille CHR 11:45 AM Lens station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C51 (842156)
10:59 AM 0h46 Lille CHR 11:45 AM Lens station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C41 (843210)
9:10 AM 0h40 Lille Flandres 9:50 AM Lens station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C51 (842162)
1:59 PM 0h47 Lille CHR 2:46 PM Lens station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - C51 (842154)
8:59 AM 0h46 Lille CHR 9:45 AM Lens station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - C51 (842150)
6:59 AM 0h46 Lille CHR 7:45 AM Lens station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Lens:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lens costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Lens as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Lens station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Lens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Lens by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lens by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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