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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Lens is to bus and train which costs €55 - €120 and takes 15h 52m.

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 32m and costs €100 - €280.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €70 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m 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 11m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 40m.

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 53m 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 1064+ 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, train, car, or plane

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 Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
10h 11m
€71–287
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to AntwerpN1328
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille FlandresIc / ...
15h 52m
€58–119
Drive 875.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lens875.2 km
7h 53m
€133–193
Fly from Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
6h 32m
€107–274
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
10h 59m
€113–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to LilleN1387
17h 40m
€58–113
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
6h 52m
€108–277
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 12m
€125–297
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lens
7h 13m
€103–288

Germany to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916.6 km
Duration: 10h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 16h.

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