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Compare train and bus for Lens to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lens to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 179 km
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€31 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lens to Paris by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lens to Paris is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lens to Paris
Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lens to Paris.

You can get from Lens to Paris 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Paris from Lens is by taking a coach, which costs on average €19.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lens to Paris:
Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which costs on average €20 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Lens to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 11 min.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 54 min on average.
Paris is approximately 178 km away from Lens.
The average frequency per day from Lens to Paris is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Paris from Lens as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lens to Paris:
- Trains mostly leave from Lens and tend to arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lens to Paris:
- You can go to Paris from Lens by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €19 with FlixBus from Lens to Paris on Omio.
- You can travel from Lens to Paris by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF TER. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €20 with SNCF TER from Lens to Paris.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lens to Paris with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct coaches per day to Paris with FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Paris with TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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