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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Lens is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Lens via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Nantes to Lens?

The distance between Nantes and Lens is 589 km. The road distance is 574.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Nantes to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Lens bus from?

Nantes to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Lens train from?

Nantes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Lens?

The best way to get from Nantes to Lens is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Nantes to Lens bus arrive?

Nantes to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Lens train arrive?

Nantes to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Lens is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Nantes to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Nantes to Lens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 17m
€104–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
10h 15m
€46–75
Drive 574.2 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Lenscar 574.2 km
5h 35m
€92–133
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 16m
€133–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Amiensbus 712
2. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain Ter
11h 1m
€62–95
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
7h 5m
€166–364
Bus to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
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
6h 54m
€204–506

Nantes to Lens by train, foot, and subway

116Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Lens via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lens via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 10h 15m.

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