There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Lens by plane, train, 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- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 24m€113–289Bus via Dortmund
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
16h 4m€57–107Train via Cologne
- Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
13h 2m€98–502Drive 875.2 km
- Drive from Berlin to Lenscar 875.2 km
7h 56m€138–199Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
6h 44m€123–328Fly from Munich International Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 4m€147–306Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
7h 21m€113–309Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lillebus N1387
17h 40m€84–136Train
- Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Monstrain Trn
- Take the train from Mons to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
18h 40m€192–360
Germany to Lens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Lens is to bus via Dortmund which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Lens. However, there are services departing from Berlin and arriving at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via Dortmund, Brunnenstraße and DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
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 S Spandau Bhf, Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, Tournai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Germany and Lens is 478 km. The road distance is 875.2 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Lens without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 2m and costs €95 - €500.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Germany to Lens, including transfers.
Germany to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Germany to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Lens is to train via Cologne which takes 13h 2m and costs €95 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 4m.
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 S Spandau Bhf, Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 2m. 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 16h 4m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Munich International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Berlin to Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- SVS
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More Questions & Answers
Germany to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Germany to Lens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Lens is 875 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Germany to Lens.
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