The average train between Kassel and Lens takes 9h and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Lens at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kassel 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Lens station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Kassel to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Lens is 478.2 km. The road distance is 735 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lens via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 8m.