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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Lens is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to Lens is to train via Lille Europe which takes 5h 18m and costs €150 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence to Lens. However, there are services departing from Valence and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Lens. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Lens via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Valence to Lens?

The distance between Valence and Lens is 790 km. The road distance is 740.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to Lens without a car is to train via Lille Europe which takes 5h 18m and costs €150 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Valence to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Lens bus from?

Valence to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Valence station.

Where do I catch the Valence to Lens train from?

Valence to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to Lens?

The best way to get from Valence to Lens is to train via Lille Europe which takes 5h 18m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Valence to Lens bus arrive?

Valence to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Valence to Lens train arrive?

Valence to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Valence to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Lens is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Valence to Lens.

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

Book your Valence to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Valence to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Lens.

Valence to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Valence to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lille Europe (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 18m
€159–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence to Lillebus N769
12h 20m
€73–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
11h
€81–135
Drive 740.2 km
1. Drive from Valence to Lenscar 740.2 km
7h 36m
€119–172
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
5h 21m
€146–384
Train
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 46m
€135–220
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 2m
€125–342
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
6h 28m
€122–354
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 1m
€127–313

Valence to Lens by train and bus (TGV)

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5h 18mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790.2 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Valence Ville to Lille Europe once a week. Tickets cost €150–230 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valence to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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