How to get from Paris to Lens by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Lens is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 110 miles (178 km) | |
Available travel modes | Train | |
Popular travel companies | SNCF | TER |
Travel 110 miles (178 km) by train to Lens from Paris. SNCF | TER is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct train from Paris to Lens.
You can travel by bus for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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You can travel between Paris and Lens by train.
A bus is the fastest way to get to Lens from Paris with an average travel time for this route around 2 h 48 min.
The distance from Paris to Lens is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lens is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lens from Paris as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Lens:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Paris to Lens:
Direct services to Lens tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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