The average train between Budapest and Lens takes 23h 57m and the fastest train takes 23h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 Budapest and Lens. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 23h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lens. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lens station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.
Budapest to Lens train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lens train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Budapest to Lens train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Lens is 1,224.9 km. The road distance is 1,518 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lens via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 16h 14m.