Train Jena to Lens from €185 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Lens takes 11h 39m 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 39m
Duration: 843 km
Distance: €185
Average price: 5 times a day
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

9h 40m

€148–479

Jena to Lens train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Jena and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 14, 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, June 15, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 8m • 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 → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 8m • 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 → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 8m • 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 → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 8m • 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 → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

6:45 AM → 3:53 PM
9h 8m • 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 → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
15h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

4:22 AM → 2:32 PM
10h 10m • 4 changes
6:45 AM → 4:24 PM
9h 39m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 8:25 PM
9h 47m • 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: 842.5 km
Duration: 11h 39m

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 40m.

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