The average train between Kassel and Lens takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Kassel and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Lens at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 41m. 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 Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
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 TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Kassel and Lens is 478.2 km. The road distance is 549 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 7h 34m.