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How to get fromValenciennes to Lensby train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Lens by train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Lille Flandres

    best
    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    1h 35m
    €14–29

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Lensrideshare rideshare 59.4 km
    59 min
    €3–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Douaitrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Douai to Lenstrain train Ter
    1h 56m
    €10–21

  4. Drive 59.3 km

    1. Drive from Valenciennes to Lenscar car 59.3 km
    41 min
    €10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valenciennes to Lenstaxi taxi 59.3 km
    41 min
    €130–160

Valenciennes to Lens by train

Calendar510Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Lens via Lille Flandres in around 1h 35m.

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