The average train between Nuremberg and Lens takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 3 times a day between Nuremberg and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Lens at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Lens station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Nuremberg to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Nuremberg to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Lens is 599.9 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lens via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 12m.