There are 3 ways to get from Orléans to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Orleans to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 31m€63–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Orléans to Parisbus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
5h 50m€28–48Drive 324.3 km
- Drive from Orléans to Lenscar 324.3 km
3h 21m€51–73
Orléans to Lens by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orléans to Lens is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Orléans to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Orléans to Lens. However, there are services departing from Orléans and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Orléans to Lens. However, there are services departing from Orleans and arriving at Lens via Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Orléans and Lens is 324 km. The road distance is 324.3 km.
The best way to get from Orléans to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Orléans to Lens, including transfers.
Orléans to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Orléans station.
Orléans to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.
The best way to get from Orléans to Lens is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Orléans, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Orleans to Lens via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orléans to Lens via Paris in around 5h 50m.
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 Orleans to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- 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 Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- 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 Orléans to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Orléans to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Orléans to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to Lens is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Orléans to Lens.
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