The average train between Germany and Lens takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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 5 times a day between Germany and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Germany 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.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Lens. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Lens station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
Germany to Lens train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Lens train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Lille Europe station.
The distance between Germany and Lens is 541.4 km. The road distance is 917 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lens via Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 8m.