Train Jena to Lens from €200 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Lens takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times 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.

11h 10m
Duration: 843 km
Distance: €200
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv

10h 2m

€161–613

Jena to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lens at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 4:45 PM
10h • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 42m • 4 changes
4:38 PM → 8:55 AM
Arrives next day
16h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:22 AM → 3:26 PM
11h 4m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 4:49 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 8:25 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:22 AM → 2:32 PM
10h 10m • 4 changes
6:29 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 8:25 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:22 AM → 3:26 PM
11h 4m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 4:49 PM
9h 59m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:25 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 8:25 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 2:45 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 4:45 PM
10h • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 2:45 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 4:45 PM
10h • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 2:45 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 4:45 PM
10h • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:45 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 42m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena 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: 842.6 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Lens via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 2m.

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