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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Lens. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Lens. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Lens via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Colmar to Lens?

The distance between Colmar and Lens is 703 km. The road distance is 497.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Colmar to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Lens bus from?

Colmar to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Lens train from?

Colmar to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Lens?

The best way to get from Colmar to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Colmar to Lens bus arrive?

Colmar to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Colmar to Lens train arrive?

Colmar to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Lens is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Colmar to Lens.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Colmar to Lens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colmar to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
5h 33m
€121–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 55m
€46–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Arlon Garebus
2. Take the train from Arlon to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
10h 37m
€94–167
Drive 497.6 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Lenscar 497.6 km
5h 50m
€77–111
Train
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 33m
€147–277
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 43m
€147–428
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 54m
€157–412

Colmar to Lens by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Lens via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 10h 55m.

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