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 €50 - €75 and takes 9h 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 37m and costs €85 - €230.

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 Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 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 37m.

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 37m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 37m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Colmar to Lens bus arrive?

Colmar to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Where does the Colmar to Lens train arrive?

Colmar to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 46m 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 StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
5h 37m
€86–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m
€54–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Arlon Gare
2. Take the train from Arlon to NamurP / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
10h 7m
€59–89
Drive 497.6 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Lens497.6 km
5h 46m
€77–111
Train
1. Take the train from Colmar to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropeTgv
5h 40m
€94–232
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 59m
€119–357
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 47m
€148–337

Colmar to Lens by train and foot

39Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.8 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 9h 55m.

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