The average train between Kassel and Lens takes 17h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kassel 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 Kassel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:23 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Lens at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Lens station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Kassel and Lens is 478.2 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a vehicle from Kassel Am Stern to Lens via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 11m.
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