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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Lens is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Lens is to fly and train which takes 7h 7m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Lens. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Lens. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Lens via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Berlin to Lens?

The distance between Berlin and Lens is 913 km. The road distance is 875.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Berlin to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Lens bus from?

Berlin to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Berlin to Lens?

The best way to get from Berlin to Lens is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Berlin to Lens bus arrive?

Berlin to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Berlin to Lens train arrive?

Berlin to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Lens is 875 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Berlin to Lens.

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

Book your Berlin to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Lens?

Book your Berlin to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1071+ hotels available in Lens.

Berlin to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
9h 37m
€79–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to LilleN1387 / ...
17h 15m
€50–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to AntwerpN1328
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc / ...
15h 24m
€70–127
Drive 875.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lens875.2 km
7h 53m
€134–193
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 9m
€114–310
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
10h 8m
€121–306
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BER - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
7h 15m
€87–305
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BER - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 7m
€83–295
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BER - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
9h 6m
€150–430
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 27m
€129–382

Berlin to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.3 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Lens via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 15h 35m.

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