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How to get fromCologne to Lensby train (Eurostar, TGV), night train, train, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), night train, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 53m
    €90–161

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    6h 3m
    €45–141

  3. Drive 337.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Lenscar car 337.8 km
    3h 15m
    €53–76

  4. Train via Gare Rue De Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4h 11m
    €62–227

Cologne to Lens by train and tram

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 53m.

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