The average train between Nantes and Lens takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. 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 every 4 hours between Nantes and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 6m • 3 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 Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Nantes to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Nantes to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 5h 28m.