Cologne to Lens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lens takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 364 km
Distance: €95
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter

4h 30m

€67–184

Cologne to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:39 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
3:41 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:43 PM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
12h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:26 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:49 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
2:43 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lens via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 30m.

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