The average train between Rennes and Lens takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. 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 twice daily between Rennes and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Lens at 4:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 16m. 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 Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
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 Lille Europe station.
Book your Rennes to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Ilévia.
The distance between Rennes and Lens is 416.2 km. The road distance is 662 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Rennes to Lille Europe twice daily. Tickets cost €120–200 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.
