The average train between Berlin and Lens takes 17h 49m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Berlin and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lens at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Lens. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Lens station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.
Berlin to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Berlin to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Lens is 768.1 km. The road distance is 945 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 11m.