The average train between Jena and Lens takes 11h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Jena and Lens. The earliest departure is at 10:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 11h 41m. 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 West station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Erfurt Hbf station, Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Jena to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Jena and Lens is 619.4 km. The road distance is 738 km.
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 9h 19m.