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 €27 - €60 and takes 8h 13m.

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 17m 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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

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 35m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lens?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lens is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Lens train arrive?

Cologne to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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 17m 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 362+ hotels available in Lens.

Cologne to Lens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain Ter
4h 35m
€67–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
8h 13m
€28–56
Drive 337.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lenscar 337.8 km
3h 17m
€53–76
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
5h 21m
€72–151

Cologne to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 364.3 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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