The average train between Bremen and Lens takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bremen 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 3 times a day between Bremen and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 13m • 3 changes
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16h 9m • 3 changes
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16h 9m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bremen station and arriving at Lens station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Bremen to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Bremen to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bremen and Lens is 505.4 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h.