Train Hamburg to Lens from €205 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Lens takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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.

11h 21m
Duration: 800 km
Distance: €205
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv

9h 28m

€149–359

Hamburg to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hamburg and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

4:23 PM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 45m • 3 changes
10:23 PM → 11:45 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:23 AM → 2:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 4:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:21 AM → 2:45 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 4:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:21 AM → 2:45 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 4:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:21 AM → 2:45 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 4:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:23 AM → 2:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 4:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:23 AM → 2:32 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 8:25 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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.

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Distance: 800.5 km
Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lens via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 28m.

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