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 €55 - €120 and takes 16h 1m.

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 31m 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, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Germany to Lens?

The distance between Germany and Lens is 917 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 9m and costs €160 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m 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 9m and costs €160 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 16h 1m.

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 Köln 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 1148+ hotels available in Lens.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
10h 9m
€168–422
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
16h 1m
€57–114
Drive 875.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lenscar 875.2 km
7h 56m
€133–193
Fly from Frankfurt, train
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 31m
€104–261
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
11h 5m
€172–417
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lillebus N1387
17h 40m
€74–127
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 51m
€103–279
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 11m
€130–280
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 29m
€98–278

Germany to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916.6 km
Duration: 10h 9m

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, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin to Lens via Dortmund, Dortmund, Brunnenstraße, Dortmund Leopoldstraße, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers, and Lille Flandres in around 16h 1m.

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