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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Lens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €63, while a flight costs an average of €440.
Distance: 336 miles (542 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€124 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €440 Average price | €172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lens:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lens costing on average €124.
A bus is €377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lens costing on average €440.
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Tickets start at around €63 compared to roughly €172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €109. The journey takes 9h 26m versus 6h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Lyon to Lens by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Lens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 AM7h50Lyon6:25 PMLens€1651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:35 AM7h50Lyon6:25 PMLens€1651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:10 AM1h25Lyon12:35 PMLens€2351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lens:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lens costing on average €124.
A bus is €377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lens costing on average €440.
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Lens as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Lens, Rue Paul Eluard (Quai n°8).
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lens station.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Lens by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lens by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lens by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
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