What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens is to bus via Cologne Airport CGN which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn Hbf and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn Hbf to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Lens via Cologne Airport CGN and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn Hbf and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn Hbf to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Lens via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

The distance between Bonn Hbf and Lens is 395 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.

How do I travel from Bonn Hbf to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €65 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn Hbf to Lens bus from?

Bonn Hbf to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Bonn Hbf to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

The best way to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne Airport CGN, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Bonn Hbf to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bonn Hbf to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn Hbf to Lens is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bonn Hbf to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn Hbf to Lens?

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Bonn Hbf to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 46m
€68–183
Bus via Cologne Airport CGN
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
8h 36m
€25–47
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 18m
€48–142
Drive 360.8 km
1. Drive from Bonn Hbf to Lenscar 360.8 km
3h 26m
€56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lillebus N280
8h 54m
€34–68

Bonn Hbf to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bonn Hbf to Lens.

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Distance: 395.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Lens via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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