The average train between Marseille and Lens takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Marseille and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Lens. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Marseille to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Marseille to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Marseille and Lens is 816.8 km. The road distance is 1,003 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Lille Europe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €180–280 and the journey takes 5h.
