Lens to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Cologne takes 4h 54m 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.

4h 54m
Duration: 364 km
Distance: €146
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

3h 53m

€65–223

Lens to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lens and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:10 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 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:02 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
12:02 PM → 4:15 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
2:36 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:36 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:02 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
12:02 PM → 4:15 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
2:36 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lens to Cologne? 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.

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, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 53m.

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