How to travel from Lille to Lens

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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 6m. 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 $7.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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$7

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$7

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1h 11m

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41m

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1h 6m

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36m

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35m

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Lens is a bus with an average price of $6.

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

A bus is $0.77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lens costing on average $7.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Lens is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Lens take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Lens including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Lens among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $7 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.02. 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.

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from Lille to Lens

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187C41 (843214)
    11:10 AM0h40
    Lille Flandres
    11:50 AMLens station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187C41 (843214)
    11:10 AM0h40
    Lille Flandres
    11:50 AMLens station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K51 (842250)
    6:37 AM0h30
    Lille CHR
    7:07 AMLens station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187C51 (842156)
    10:59 AM0h46
    Lille CHR
    11:45 AMLens station
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K51 (842260)
    1:37 PM0h31
    Lille CHR
    2:08 PMLens station
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187C41 (843212)
    9:40 AM0h40
    Lille Flandres
    10:20 AMLens station
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille 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 Lille to Lens.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Lens including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Lens is a bus with an average price of $6.

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

A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lens costing on average $11.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Lens is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Lens take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 11m.

The distance from Lille to Lens is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Lens is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Lens:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Lens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lens by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lens by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Lens with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Lens often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Paris Gare du Nord, Arras, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lens to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Lens, including its cultural attractions like the Louvre-Lens Museum and nearby historical sites, plan for a 2-day visit.

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