The average train between Cologne and Lens takes 9h and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 52m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 46m • 2 changes


5h 44m • 2 changes


5h 2m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


3h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lens station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lens station.
Book your Cologne to Lens train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Lens is 295.7 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 2m.