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

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain train Ter
    3h 59m
    €67–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus bus 280
    8h 17m
    €37–57

  3. Drive  337.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Lenscar car 337.8 km
    3h 15m
    €54–78

  4. Train

    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
    4h 3m
    €109–179

Cologne to Lens by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lens via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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