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Compare train and bus for Paris to Lens
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Paris to Lens by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Lens.
You can get from Paris to Lens 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Lens from Paris is by taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Lens:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Paris to Lens costing on average $20 (€18).
The fastest way from Paris to Lens is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 3 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lens that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 20 min.
The Paris to Lens distance is around 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lens is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Paris and Lens as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Lens:
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Paris to Lens depart from Paris Gare du Nord to Lens.
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Lens:
- Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Lens. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Paris to Lens tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF TER can get you to Lens by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCF TER from Paris to Lens for $11 (€10) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Lens with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Lens with FlixBus.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Lens with TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 journey.
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