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Cologne to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lens takes 5h 18m 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.

5h 18m
Duration
364 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
4h 35m
€70–169

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 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 364.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 35m.

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