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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lens is to train which costs €1 - €3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Lens is to train which takes 12 min and costs €1 - €3.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haussmann - Miromesnil and arriving at Nanterre - Préfecture RER. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Lens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Neuilly - Porte Maillot and arriving at Nanterre-La-Folie. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Paris to Lens?

The distance between Paris and Lens is 7 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Lens without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs €1 - €3.

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

The train from Neuilly - Porte Maillot to Nanterre-La-Folie takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Paris to Lens bus from?

Paris to Lens bus services, operated by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), depart from Haussmann - Miromesnil station.

Train or bus from Paris to Lens?

The best way to get from Paris to Lens is to train which takes 12 min and costs €1 - €3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Paris to Lens bus arrive?

Paris to Lens bus services, operated by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), arrive at Nanterre - Préfecture RER station.

Where does the Paris to Lens train arrive?

Paris to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nanterre-La-Folie station.

Can I drive from Paris to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Lens is 13 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Paris to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 22880+ hotels available in Lens.

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There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Lens by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neuilly - Porte Maillot to Nanterre-La-Folietrain E
12 min
€1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haussmann - Miromesnil to Nanterre - Préfecture RERbus N53
54 min
€3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paris to Lenstaxi 12.5 km
20 min
€21–26
Drive 12.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Lenscar 12.5 km
20 min
€2–3

Paris to Lens by train and foot

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Distance: 7 km
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Paris, France and Lens, Île-de-France, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Neuilly - Porte Maillot to Nanterre-La-Folie every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) operates a bus from Haussmann - Miromesnil to Nanterre - Préfecture RER hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 50 min.

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