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

The cheapest way to get from Bremen to Lens is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bremen to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bremen and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bremen Fernbusterminal and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bremen and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bremen Hbf and arriving at Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Bremen to Lens?

The distance between Bremen and Lens is 686 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bremen to Lens without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Bremen to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Lens bus from?

Bremen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where do I catch the Bremen to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Bremen to Lens?

The best way to get from Bremen to Lens is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Utrecht, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Bremen to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bremen to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bremen to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremen to Lens is 592 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Bremen to Lens.

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

Book your Bremen to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Lens.

Bremen to Lens - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bremen to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
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
8h 33m
€134–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Lillebus N1387
12h 5m
€40–83
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Bremen - Bus Station to Utrechtbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 28m
€62–93
Drive 592.2 km
1. Drive from Bremen to Lenscar 592.2 km
5h 39m
€91–131
Fly Bremen Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 44m
€121–416
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Deventertrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
10h 1m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 53m
€138–330
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
7h 46m
€131–303

Bremen to Lens by train and foot

73Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremen - Bus Station to Lens via Utrecht, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 28m.

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