There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), night train, train, or car
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Train via Gare Rue De Tournai
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h€65–165Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
5h 56m€45–133Drive 337.8 km
- Drive from Cologne to Lenscar 337.8 km
3h 15m€54–77Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h€101–165
Cologne to Lens by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lens is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Cologne and Lens is 364 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Lens without a car is to train via Gare Rue De Tournai which takes 4h and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Cologne to Lens, including transfers.
Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lens is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cologne to Lens.
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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, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 4h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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