There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 19m€55–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Lillebus 328 / ...
6h 25m€20–37Drive 268.7 km
- Drive from Aachen to Lenscar 268.7 km
2h 49m€43–62Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
4h 18m€52–126
Aachen to Lens by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lens is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Aachen and Lens is 295 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Aachen to Lens, including transfers.
Aachen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Lens is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Lens via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aachen station west to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Aachen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Aachen to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Lens is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Aachen to Lens.
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