The average train between Bremen and Lens takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. 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 twice daily 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 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 10m • 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 15h 4m.
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 39m.