The average train between Prague and Lens takes 23h 10m and the fastest train takes 21h 4m. 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 6:41 PM which arrives into Lens at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 23h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Lens. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Lens station via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
Prague to Lens train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Lens train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Prague to Lens train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Lens is 824.2 km. The road distance is 1,218 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Lens via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 19m.