The average train between Nantes and Lens takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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 Nantes and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 25m • 2 changes

4h 28m • 2 changes

3h 58m • 2 changes

3h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nantes to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Nantes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Nantes to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nantes and Lens is 480.2 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 55m.