The average train between Jena and Lens takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Jena 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 once daily between Jena and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:38 AM which arrives into Lens at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lens. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Lens station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Jena to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lens station.
Book your Jena to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Lens is 619.4 km. The road distance is 1,156 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Lens via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 10h 42m.