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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Lens is to bus via Cologne Airport CGN which costs €23 - €45 and takes 8h 36m.

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 27m 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 8h 36m.

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 Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Bonn to Lens?

The distance between Bonn and Lens is 395 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 43m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Lens?

The best way to get from Bonn to Lens is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 51m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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 27m 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 365+ 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, 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 43m
€70–174
Bus via Cologne Airport CGN
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
8h 36m
€24–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lillebus N280
7h 51m
€33–61
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
8h 2m
€53–151
Drive 360.6 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Lenscar 360.6 km
3h 27m
€56–81

Bonn to Lens by train and tram

73Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 395.3 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Bonn, 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, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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