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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Le Mans to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3h 50m
    €89–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus bus 781
    6h 40m
    €33–54

  3. Drive  401.2 km

    1. Drive from Le Mans to Lenscar car 401.2 km
    4h
    €65–93

  4. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Le Mans to Massy TGVtrain train 061A / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain train Tgv
    3h 53m
    €70–122

  5. Train via Paris #2

    1. Take the train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train train 411C / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain train Tgv
    3h 55m
    €72–123

Le Mans to Lens by train and foot

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Le Mans to Lille Europe 4 times a day. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Lens via Paris in around 6h 40m.

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