There are 4 ways to get from Compiègne to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Compiegne to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
2h 42m€47–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
4h 58m€16–26Drive 126.8 km
- Drive from Compiègne to Lenscar 126.8 km
1h 24m€20–29Train
- Take the train from Compiegne to St Quentintrain Ter
- Take the train from St Quentin to Douaitrain Ter
4h 5m€32–67
Compiègne to Lens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compiègne to Lens is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Compiègne to Lens is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Compiègne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Gare-Quai de la République and arriving at Lens via Gare Routière and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Compiègne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Compiegne and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Compiègne and Lens is 282 km. The road distance is 126.8 km.
The best way to get from Compiègne to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 2h 42m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Compiègne to Lens, including transfers.
Compiègne to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Compiègne to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Compiegne station.
The best way to get from Compiègne to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 2h 42m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Compiègne, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Compiegne to Lens via Paris Nord and Arras in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens 3 times a week. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Compiegne to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Compiegne to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Quentin to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Compiègne to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lens station.
Compiègne to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compiègne to Lens is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Compiègne to Lens.
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