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 €35 - €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 which takes 5h 34m and costs €120 - €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, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Colmar to Lens?

The distance between Colmar and Lens is 725 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 which takes 5h 34m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 which takes 5h 34m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €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 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
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 34m
€127–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m
€39–73
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 20m
€91–166
Drive 497.6 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Lenscar 497.6 km
5h 50m
€78–112
Train via Paris
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 Arrastrain Tgv
5h 52m
€98–271
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 Arrastrain
7h
€132–342
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 51m
€149–387

Colmar to Lens by train and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.3 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Lens via Strasbourg, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 9h 55m.

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