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 €65 - €120 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 Paris which takes 5h 2m and costs €150 - €250.

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 Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Valence to Lens?

The distance between Valence and Lens is 738 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 Paris which takes 5h 2m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 Paris which takes 5h 2m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 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 Paris Gare De Lyon 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 1143+ hotels available in Lens.

Valence to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Valence to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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 Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
5h 2m
€154–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence to Lillebus N769
12h 20m
€67–112
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 Lenstrain Tgv
10h 44m
€92–160
Drive 740.2 km
1. Drive from Valence to Lenscar 740.2 km
7h 36m
€115–166
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 2m
€153–364
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 21m
€145–252
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
6h 25m
€137–308
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, subway, train
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
3. Take the subway from 4 Cantons Stade P. Mauroy to Gare Lille Flandressubway
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 4m
€111–323

Valence to Lens by train (TGV)

28Weekly Trains

5h 2mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 737.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 5h 2m. 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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