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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn 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 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Bonn to Lens?

The distance between Bonn and Lens is 397 km. The road distance is 360.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Bonn to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bonn to Lens train from?

Bonn to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Lens?

The best way to get from Bonn to Lens is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Bonn to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bonn to Lens train arrive?

Bonn to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Lens?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1058+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, 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
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5h 55m
€60–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
9h 16m
€33–60
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 54m
€47–299
Drive 360.6 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Lens360.6 km
3h 26m
€56–81
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
8h 20m
€53–134

Bonn to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.5 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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