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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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$43 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m 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 |
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The best way to travel from Paris to Lens is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Lens:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lens costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Lens take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Lens as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Lens station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Noyelles-Godault, Avenue de la République (Godault).
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER to go to Lens by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lens by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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