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How to get fromCaen to Lensby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3318 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain train Tgv
    4h 37m
    €76–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus bus 781
    7h 5m
    €35–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus bus 712
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain train Ter
    6h 6m
    €36–57

  4. Drive  321 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Lenscar car 321 km
    3h 37m
    €52–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arrastrain train Ter
    5h 47m
    €62–108

Caen to Lens by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Lens via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lens via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 7h 5m.

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