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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lens is to bus and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Lens is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Lens. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Lens?

The distance between Hamburg and Lens is 800 km. The road distance is 698.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lens without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Hamburg to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lens bus from?

Hamburg to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Lens?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lens is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Hamburg to Lens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Lens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Lens is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Hamburg to Lens.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Lens.

Hamburg to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or car 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 Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
9h 32m
€79–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LilleN1387
13h 45m
€42–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - RooseveltplaatsBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc / ...
13h 20m
€53–163
Drive 698.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Lens698.8 km
6h 31m
€107–154
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels 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
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
9h 47m
€116–284
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf1393
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Lens
6h 34m
€183–247
Fly Hamburg Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAM - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 45m
€94–285
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 49m
€144–437
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAJ - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
9h 5m
€164–418

Hamburg to Lens by train and foot

72Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 800.4 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lens via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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