The average train between Prague and Lens takes 22h 23m and the fastest train takes 13h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 twice daily between Prague and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Lens at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 22h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Lens. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Lens station via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
Prague to Lens train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Lens train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Prague to Lens train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Lens is 824.2 km. The road distance is 1,280 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Lens via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 52m.