What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lens is to bus and train which costs €75 - €120 and takes 10h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lens is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lens. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lens?

The distance between Lyon and Lens is 618 km. The road distance is 640.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €120 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lens?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Lyon to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lens train from?

Lyon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or fly from Lyon to Lens?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lens is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €320 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Lens train arrive?

Lyon to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lens is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Lyon to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Lens.

Lyon to Lens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 30m
€120–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
10h 4m
€77–120
Drive 640.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lenscar 640.3 km
6h 31m
€118–170
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane LYS - LIL
6h 53m
€162–318
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 4m
€144–347
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 31m
€123–335
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 16m
€125–310

Lyon to Lens by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arras every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, easyJet, Air France, and Volotea fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) 3 times a day.

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