The average train between Nice and Lens takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 5 times a day between Nice and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice 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 Nice to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Nice to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Nice to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nice and Lens is 820 km. The road distance is 1,173 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 8h 51m.