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

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

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  1. Train

    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
    4h 31m
    €66–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    8h 21m
    €32–56

  3. Drive  337.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Lenscar car 337.8 km
    3h 15m
    €64–93

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    5h 22m
    €62–180

  5. Train via Tournai #2

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Trn / ...
    5h 26m
    €114–180

Cologne to Lens by train and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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