There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 9m€117–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m€44–72Drive 523.1 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Lenscar 523.1 km
4h 47m€84–122Fly
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane SXB - LIL
7h 29m€147–375
Strasbourg to Lens by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Lens is 659 km. The road distance is 523.1 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Strasbourg to Lens, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.
Strasbourg to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Lens is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €380 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe twice daily. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180–290
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €180–290
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–290
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €180–350
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Strasbourg to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Strasbourg to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Strasbourg to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Lens is 523 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Strasbourg to Lens.
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