The average train between Prague and Lens takes 21h 5m and the fastest train takes 15h 42m. 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 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Prague is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Lens at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 21h 5m. 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 Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.
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 4 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, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 29m.