The average train between Nice and Lens takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. 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 3 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 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 32m • 2 changes


7h 37m • 2 changes


8h 6m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


7h 37m • 2 changes


8h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 6m • 2 changes
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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 8h 54m.
Nice to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Nice to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
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 and Paris Nord in around 8h 19m.