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Jena to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

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.

11h 41m
Duration
843 km
Distance
€184
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Jena to Lens train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 42m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 47m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 842.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

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 9h 19m.

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