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Lens to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Cologne takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration
364 km
Distance
€115
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
3h 52m
€65–250

Lens to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lens and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 364.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lens to Koeln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 52m.

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