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Lens to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Cologne takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. 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 35m
Duration
364 km
Distance
€117
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
4h 37m
€68–203

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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 364.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Köln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 4h 37m.

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