How to travel from Lyon to Lens

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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 336 miles (542 km)

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Driving

$99

Average price

$63

Average price

Cheapest

$215

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 43m

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30m

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13h 47m

Average total duration

13h 17m

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30m

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6h 25m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Lens is a bus with an average price of $63 (€50).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lens costing on average $99 (€79).

A bus is $145 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lens costing on average $207 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Lens is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Lens take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 19m.

Bus takes on average 13h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Lens including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Lens among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Lens

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBus
    8:10 AM11h45
    Lyon
    7:55 PMLens
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:10 AM11h45
    Lyon
    7:55 PMLens
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:10 AM11h45
    Lyon
    7:55 PMLens
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon 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 Lyon to Lens.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Lens including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Lens is a bus with an average price of $63 (€50).

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

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lens costing on average $99 (€79).

A bus is $145 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Lens costing on average $207 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Lens is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Lens take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 19m.

Bus takes on average 13h 17m.

The distance from Lyon to Lens is approximately 336 miles (542 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Lens is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Lens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lens station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Noyelles-Godault, Avenue de la République (Godault).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Lens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF to go to Lens by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lens by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Lens:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Lens often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lille, Paris Gare du Nord, Arras, Lille Flandres. 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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