What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lens. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lens?

The distance between Cologne and Lens is 364 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lens without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cologne to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lens train from?

Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lens?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lens is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Lens train arrive?

Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lens is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Cologne to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Lens.

Cologne to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to LensTer
4h 30m
€55–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lille280
8h 10m
€35–76
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lens337.8 km
3h 16m
€53–76
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TournaiIc / ...
6h 22m
€51–129
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
8h 56m
€37–85

Cologne to Lens by train and tram

72Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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