Prague to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Prague and Lens takes 20h 15m and the fastest train takes 17h 8m. 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.

20h 15m
Duration: 1,218 km
Distance: €262
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Dresden

best

Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv

14h 17m

€197–523

Prague to Lens train times

Trains run twice daily between Prague and Lens. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Prague is at 2:41 PM which arrives into Lens at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 20h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

10:41 AM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 11:50 AM
Arrives next day
21h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

12:42 AM → 5:50 PM
17h 8m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
21h 44m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 12:28 PM
Arrives next day
21h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

12:42 AM → 5:58 PM
17h 16m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 8:55 AM
Arrives next day
22h 14m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 12:29 PM
Arrives next day
21h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

12:42 AM → 6:31 PM
17h 49m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 11:50 AM
Arrives next day
21h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

12:42 AM → 5:50 PM
17h 8m • 4 changes
6:41 AM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
25h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

12:42 AM → 5:50 PM
17h 8m • 4 changes
10:41 AM → 8:08 AM
Arrives next day
21h 27m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 11:50 AM
Arrives next day
21h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

12:42 AM → 5:50 PM
17h 8m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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Distance: 1,218.5 km
Duration: 20h 15m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Lens via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 14h 17m.

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