What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lens is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Lens is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Lens?

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 and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Aachen to Lens?

The distance between Aachen and Lens is 295 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Lens without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Lens?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Aachen to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Lens train from?

Aachen to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Lens?

The best way to get from Aachen to Lens is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Aachen to Lens train arrive?

Aachen to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Lens is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Aachen to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Aachen to Lens - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Aachen to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
3h 56m
€56–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Lillebus 328 / ...
5h 52m
€24–44
Drive 268.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Lenscar 268.7 km
2h 51m
€42–60

Aachen to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 294.7 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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