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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Lens is to train and bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Lens is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Lens via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Lens?

The distance between Bielefeld and Lens is 578 km. The road distance is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Lens without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Bielefeld to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Lens bus from?

Bielefeld to Lens bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Lens?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Lens is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Lens bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Lens bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Lens is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Bielefeld to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Bielefeld to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bielefeld to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 37m
€120–243
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Lillebus N367 / ...
10h 17m
€44–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
8h 57m
€63–151
Drive 488 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Lenscar 488 km
4h 57m
€75–108
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 50m
€124–261

Bielefeld to Lens by train and foot

73Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.1 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Lens via Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers, and Lille in around 8h 57m.

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