The average train between Stuttgart and Lens takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 4 times a day between Stuttgart and Lens. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Lens. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Lens station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Stuttgart to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Stuttgart to Lens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Stuttgart and Lens is 492.7 km. The road distance is 820 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Lens via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 40m.