What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Lens is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €180 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Brest to Lens?

The distance between Brest and Lens is 808 km. The road distance is 693.2 km.

How do I travel from Brest to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Lens without a car is to train via Arras which takes 6h 6m and costs €140 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Lens?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Brest to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lens bus from?

Brest to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lens train from?

Brest to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Lens?

The best way to get from Brest to Lens is to train via Arras which takes 6h 6m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €400 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Brest to Lens bus arrive?

Brest to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Brest to Lens train arrive?

Brest to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Brest to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Lens is 693 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Brest to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Lens?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Lens?

Book your Brest to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

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Brest to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brest to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train via Arras
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
6h 6m
€140–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
14h 40m
€76–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
13h 9m
€99–171
Drive 693.2 km
1. Drive from Brest to Lenscar 693.2 km
7h 24m
€108–156
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BES - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 25m
€186–395
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 27m
€147–273
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BES - LIL
8h 45m
€189–396
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 16m
€230–518

Brest to Lens by train, foot, and subway

138Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808.2 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Brest to Lens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brest to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 13h.

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