The average train between Rennes and Lens takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Lens at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Rennes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Rennes to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rennes and Lens is 416.2 km. The road distance is 560 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 10m.