The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 179 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:35 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h27 | 21:02 Lens station | 1 change | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
![]() | 07:39 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h21 | 09:00 Lens station | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:14 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h15 | 13:29 Lens station | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:14 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h18 | 15:32 Lens station | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:35 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h27 | 18:02 Lens station | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:39 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h23 | 20:02 Lens station | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 07:45 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station trainsTGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Lens station from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lens station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lens station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Lens station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Pain de la Bouche
- Le Tassili
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Louvre Lens
- Hotel Bollaert
- Hotel de France
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
