The average train between Valenciennes and Lens takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Valenciennes 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 hourly between Valenciennes and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valenciennes is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes station and arriving at Lens station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Valenciennes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
Valenciennes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Valenciennes to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Valenciennes and Lens is 50.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Lens via Lille Flandres in around 1h 35m.