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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lens is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lens. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Lens?

The distance between Essen and Lens is 446 km. The road distance is 352 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Essen to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lens bus from?

Essen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lens?

The best way to get from Essen to Lens is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Essen to Lens bus arrive?

Essen to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lens is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Essen to Lens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lens?

Book your Essen to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 31m
€117–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 36m
€25–46
Drive 352 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lenscar 352 km
3h 41m
€55–79
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
6h 18m
€118–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
8h 14m
€46–91

Essen to Lens by train and tram

12Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 446.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lens via Brussels-North train station and Lille in around 7h 36m.

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