There are 7 ways to get from Colmar to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
4h 39m€100–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Brussels-North train stationbus N837
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus N280 / ...
10h 21m€48–107Bus via Reims
- Take the bus from Colmar to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m€54–75Drive 497.6 km
- Drive from Colmar to Lenscar 497.6 km
5h 50m€77–111Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arrastrain
6h 59m€130–378Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Colmar to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lorraine Tgv to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 49m€126–283Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 51m€157–339
Colmar to Lens by train and foot (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Lens is to bus via Reims which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €270.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Lens. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Colmar and Lens is 703 km. The road distance is 497.6 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Colmar to Lens, including transfers.
Colmar to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Colmar to Lens via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Lens via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–210
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Colmar to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Colmar to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €60–80
Train from Lorraine Tgv to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Colmar to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Colmar to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Colmar to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.
Colmar to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Lens is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Colmar to Lens.
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