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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Lens is to bus via Dortmund which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Lens. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Lens. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Lens via Berlin Hbf, Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Germany to Lens?

The distance between Germany and Lens is 478 km. The road distance is 875.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Lens without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Germany to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Lens bus from?

Germany to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Lens train from?

Germany to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Lens?

The best way to get from Germany to Lens is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs €200 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Germany to Lens bus arrive?

Germany to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Germany to Lens train arrive?

Germany to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Germany to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Lens is 875 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Germany to Lens.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 913+ hotels available in Lens.

Germany to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Lens by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 30m
€104–263
Bus via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
15h 48m
€55–113
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
10h 54m
€208–414
Drive 875.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lenscar 875.2 km
7h 56m
€136–196
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 50m
€103–271
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 10m
€135–282
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 28m
€98–280
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
12h 26m
€131–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lillebus N1387
17h 40m
€70–122

Germany to Lens by train and tram

13Weekly Services

10h 54mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.2 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lens via Berlin Hbf, Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin to Lens via Dortmund, Dortmund, Brunnenstraße, Dortmund Hbf, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers, and Lille Flandres in around 15h 48m.

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